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Homework Statement
In calculus, the work done when a gas expands from volume V1 to volume V2 is given by
W = ∫V2V1 P dV
Use this expression to show that the work done by n moles of gas at temperature T during an isothermal expansion from volume V1 to V2 is
W = nRT ln(V2/V1)
Homework Equations
Q = ΔU + W
PV = nRT
The Attempt at a Solution
W = [VP]V2V1 = PV2 - PV1 = PΔV
But I think it should be ΔPΔV since this is an isothermal expansion. W = PΔV is for isobaric since P is constant.
Then I can't even guess where the ln comes from.