The only form of energy possessed by molecules of a monatomic ideal gas is translational kinetic energy. Using the results from the discussion of kinetic theory in Section 10.5, show that the internal energy of a monatomic ideal gas at pressure P and occupying volume V may be written as .
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Sketch a PV diagram of the following processes: (a) A gas expands at constant pressure P1 from volume V1 to volume V2. It is then kept at constant volume while the pressure is reduced to P2. (b) A gas is reduced in pressure from P1 to P2 while its volume is held constant at V1. It is then expanded at constant pressure P2 to a nal volume V2. (c) In which of the processes is more work done by the gas? Why?
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The first step in solving 12 problem number 6 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Sketch a PV diagram of the following processes: (a) A gas expands at constant pressure P1 from volume V1 to volume V2. It is then kept at constant volume while the pressure is reduced to P2. (b) A gas is reduced in pressure from P1 to P2 while its volume is held constant at V1. It is then expanded at constant pressure P2 to a nal volume V2. (c) In which of the processes is more work done by the gas? Why?
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