Expansion Work

Work in physics is defined as the force (F) that produces the movement of an object times the distance moved (d).

An example of expansion work is a gas expanding in a cylinder fitted with a piston pushing out against the atmosphere.

Non-expansion work is work that does not involve a change in volume of the system.

<p>Expansion work arises from a change in the volume of a system, such as a gas expanding in a cylinder fitted with a piston pushing out against the atmosphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An example of non-expansion work is a chemical reaction in a battery causing an electrical current to flow, or our bodies performing non-expansion work in various activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers