College Physics with MasteringPhysics 7th Edition by Jerry Wilson,Anthony Buffa,Bo Lou

Exercise 75

One hand red moles of a monatomic gas is compressed as shown on the p - V diagram in Fig. (a) Is the work done by the gas (1) positive, (2) zero, or (3) negative Why (b) What is the work done by the gas (c) What is the change in temperature of the gas (d) What is the change in internal energy of the gas (e) How much heat is involved in the process

FIGURE A variable p-V process and work See Exercise.