Callen H.B - Thermodynamics And An Introduction To Thermostatistics · Problem 4.6-6

ALTERNATIVE FORMULATIONS AND LEGENDRE TRANSFORMATIONS

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · ideal-gas-expansion-refrigerator

Problem

One mole of a monatomic ideal gas is allowed to expand isothermally from an initial volume of 10 liters to a final volume of 15 liters, the temperature being maintained at 400 K. The work delivered is used to drive a thermodynamic refrigerator operating between reservoirs of temperatures 200 and 300 K. What is the maximum amount of heat withdrawn from the low-temperature reservoir?

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