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What is the formula for work done during an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas?
What is the formula for work done during an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas?
W = -P_{ext} \ imes \ ext{Δ} V
What happens to the temperature during an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas?
What happens to the temperature during an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas?
The temperature remains constant throughout the process.
How is the internal energy of the gas affected during an isothermal expansion?
How is the internal energy of the gas affected during an isothermal expansion?
The internal energy of the gas remains constant.
What type of expansion results in all the absorbed heat being converted into work done by the gas?
What type of expansion results in all the absorbed heat being converted into work done by the gas?
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How is an isothermal expansion usually depicted in a pressure-volume (P-V) diagram?
How is an isothermal expansion usually depicted in a pressure-volume (P-V) diagram?
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