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W=P*dV $dW=P\,dV$ or W=—P*dV$dW=-P\,dV$?

inIn thermodynamics work done = 1) pdv or 2)— pdv$P\,dV$ or 2) $-P\,dV$ or both at certain situations. I'm confused what's right as in some sections the former is used and in some the latter.

W=P*dV or W=—P*dV?

in thermodynamics work done = 1) pdv or 2)— pdv or both at certain situations. I'm confused what's right as in some sections the former is used and in some the latter

$dW=P\,dV$ or $dW=-P\,dV$?

In thermodynamics work done = 1) $P\,dV$ or 2) $-P\,dV$ or both at certain situations. I'm confused what's right as in some sections the former is used and in some the latter.

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W=P*dV or W=—P*dV?

in thermodynamics work done = 1) pdv or 2)— pdv or both at certain situations. I'm confused what's right as in some sections the former is used and in some the latter