Savchenko Problem 5.6.12

Physics · mechanics · fluid-mechanics · optics

Problem

In a cylindrical vessel, a movable piston covers the volume of gas V at pressure P. There is a vacuum on the other side of the piston. The plunger is released. What work will the gas do on the piston, if the volume of gas when moving the piston will double, and its pressure will be: a) remain constant; b) increase with increasing volume linearly to a pressure of 2P?

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