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How to solve state parameters using these givens for an ideal gas?
In a thermodynamic turbine using air as an ideal gas, given that you have a known inlet temperature value $T_i$, a known exit pressure value $P_e$, a known inlet and exit velocity $V_i$ and $V_e$, a ...
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Area under a $pV$ diagram
What does the area under a Pressure volume diagram equal?
I read in my textbook it equals 'external' work done, but why is this?
First of all, what exactly is external work?
Can you get it ...
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How much work is needed to compress a certain volume of gas?
I want to know the formula (and what does the symbols stand for) for how much work is needed to compress a certain volume of gas?
