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Chapter 18, Problem 14P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 14P
An ideal gas is compressed at constant pressure to one-half its initial volume. If the pressure of the gas is 120 kPa, and 790 J of work is done on it, find the initial volume of the gas.
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QUESTION:
Problem 14P
An ideal gas is compressed at constant pressure to one-half its initial volume. If the pressure of the gas is 120 kPa, and 790 J of work is done on it, find the initial volume of the gas.
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 2
To calculate the initial volume of a gas under compression.
The equation for work done under constant pressure is,
Where, - Change in volume