Thermodynamics

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A thermodynamic process is shown in the figure. Sketch a new process that starts at the same initial state ofpressure and volume and that displays the following characteristics.(A) Expands from V to 2V and has a lower final temperature than the process sh
Two moles of a gas is taken through the thermodynamic process ABCA, as shown in the figure.(A) Rank the work in the steps of the process from most positive to most negative.(B) Rank the change in temperature of the gas for each step in the process from mo
A mole of ideal gas is enclosed in a cylinder with a movable piston with a cross-sectional area of 1 × 10–2m2. The gas is taken through a thermodynamic process, as shown in the figure.(a) Calculate the temperature of the gas at state A, and describe the m
What do reversible and irreversible mean?
A gas is taken through the four processes shown in the figure. For each path, identify the name of the processand determine if the values of ?T, ?U, W, and Q are positive, negative, or zero and fill in the table with a +, ?, or0. Explain your reasoning.Th
Three identical blocks of differing temperatures are stacked on top of one another and insulated from theenvironment, as shown in the figure.(A) Plot the temperature of the blocks versus time. Label each line and indicate all important temperatures on the
The figure shows four samples of gas being taken through four different processes. Process 1 is adiabatic. Inwhich process is heat being transferred to the gas sample from the environment?
A small spoon is placed in a large, hot cup of coffee. Heat flows from the coffee to the spoon until both reachthe same temperature.(A) Explain why heat flows into the spoon from the coffee and not the other way around.(B) Explain why heat transfer ceases
What are the two ways to change the energy of a system? Explain them both.
Explain what is happening to the entropy of the gas as it moves through the process from point A to point Band from point B to point C, as shown in the figure.

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