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[Phys-l] PV question



Themo question
If I have a PV diagram where the process travels diagonally along a straight
line from lower right to upper left (B to A), can a generic statement be
made where this shows NEGATIVE work BY the gas because the volume decreases.
...regardless of the change in pressure?

ASCII art below

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2Po+\A
| \
| \
| \
Po+ \B
++­­­+­
Vo 2Vo

-Tony

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Tony Wayne
Albemarle High School
Physics Teacher
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twayne@k12albemarle.org
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