The pressure and volume of a gas are changed along a path ABCA in the figure. The vertical divisions on the graph represent 4.50 X 10^5 Pa, and the horizontal divisions represent 3.00 X10^-3 m3. Determine the work done (including algebraic sign) in each segment of the path.
(a) A to B
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(b) B to C
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(c) C to A
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I got A TO B which was 0 but could not figure out the rest
C:\Users\josh\Desktop\cj6_p15-10alt[1].g… this is the picture
That is not an internet link you posted.
To find the work done along each segment of the path, we need to calculate the area enclosed by the graph in each segment. Since the graph represents the relationship between pressure (P) and volume (V), the area enclosed in each segment represents the work done (W) during that segment.
(a) A to B:
To calculate the work done during this segment, we need to find the area enclosed between the graph and the x-axis from point A to point B. Looking at the graph, we can see that this area forms a rectangle with a length of AB and a height of the pressure change. The pressure change can be calculated by subtracting the pressure at point A from the pressure at point B.
In the provided image, the horizontal divisions represent 3.00 X 10^-3 m^3, and the vertical divisions represent 4.50 X 10^5 Pa. However, we would need the specific values for pressure and volume at points A and B to calculate the work done in this segment.
Unfortunately, the image you provided is not accessible. To calculate the work done, you would need to determine the values of P and V at points A and B, and then calculate the area of the rectangle.
(b) B to C and (c) C to A:
Similarly, to calculate the work done during these segments, we need to find the areas enclosed between the graph and the x-axis from point B to point C and from point C to point A, respectively. We would need the specific values for pressure and volume at points B and C, as well as points C and A, to calculate the work done in these segments. Once you have the values, you can find the areas of the respective regions to determine the work done.
In summary, without the specific values of pressure and volume at each point on the graph, it is not possible to calculate the work done in segments (b) and (c) or verify the value for segment (a).