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W is the work done which does not change the entropy. Q is the
work which does. ie deltaS=Q/T.
We both agree that this is not very helpful except in the very narrow case
of the adiabatic cylinder with a piston.
-- How are W and Q related to "work" in the sense of F dot ds?
Not always, but in the intro course Q is done by high speed molecules
colliding with low speed molecules -- the molecules of a hot plate
colliding with the molecules of a glass beaker -- the molecules of a
propane torch colliding with whatever.
During the collision Work is Done!!!
I restrain myself from foul four letter words.
I'm mystified. Without a great deal of additional info, I cannot imagine
how the notion
> Both Q and W are _work_!
is helpful to anyone.
Well, John, for starters such a view would be correct for a change. <g>
... -- after cartoon physics and Bill Nye are dealt with