Question
A gas absorbs Q1 heat while going from state A to B and releases Q2 heat while coming back to state A. How much work is done by gas in the process?
Solution
Heat absorbed = Q1
Heat released = Q2
Work done by gas in the process is given by,
Q1– Q2.
Heat released = Q2
Work done by gas in the process is given by,
Q1– Q2.
