Total Heat Flow Calculation for Isothermal Expansion of Diatomic Gas

In summary, the problem involves a diatomic gas expanding isothermally from 1.9 m3 to 10.5 m3 at a starting pressure of 1.38 atm. The gas is then heated at a constant volume by 35 K. The task is to calculate the total heat flow into the gas. The attempted solutions include using the Q=-W formula for isothermal processes and finding the work done using integration, but the temperature information is not utilized in the latter method.
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Homework Statement



n = 3.8-mol of diatomic gas is allowed to expand isothermally from Vini = 1.9-m3 to Vfin = 10.5-m3. The initial pressure is Pini = 1.38-atm. After this the gas is raised at a constant volume by a temperature ΔT = 35-K. Calculate the total heat flow into the gas.

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Please show your attempt at a solution (forum rules).
 
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CWatters said:
Please show your attempt at a solution (forum rules).
I tried to use the Q=-W formula for isothermal. But I don't know how to find the W. Other than that, I also tried to use the graph and find the integral, but in using the graph some of the information given is not used(temperature)
 
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Assuming that the expansion is carried out reversibly, what is your algebraic result for the amount of work that is done?
 

FAQ: Total Heat Flow Calculation for Isothermal Expansion of Diatomic Gas

What is total heat flow?

Total heat flow is the amount of heat energy that is transferred through a given area over a certain period of time. It is typically measured in units of watts (W) or kilowatts (kW).

How is total heat flow calculated?

Total heat flow is calculated by multiplying the heat transfer coefficient by the temperature difference between the two sides of the material and the area through which heat is transferred. This gives the total amount of heat energy being transferred per unit time.

What factors affect total heat flow?

The factors that affect total heat flow include the thermal conductivity of the material, the temperature difference across the material, the thickness of the material, and the surface area through which heat is transferred.

Why is total heat flow important in science?

Total heat flow is important in science because it helps us understand how heat energy is transferred and how materials behave in different thermal environments. It is also essential in many engineering and industrial processes, such as designing efficient heating and cooling systems.

How is total heat flow measured in experiments?

Total heat flow can be measured using different methods, including calorimetry, thermocouples, and heat flux sensors. These methods involve measuring the temperature difference and other relevant factors to calculate the total heat flow through a material.

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