Mar 12, 2025 · To calculate the work done by friction in a system, you can use the formula: Work Force of friction x Distance. First, determine the force of friction acting on the object.

Mar 23, 2005 · To calculate the work done by a force attracting an object toward the origin, the correct approach involves integration due to the variable nature of the force, given by Fx = -k/ (x^2). The …

Feb 10, 2011 · i need help when trying to find the work done by a gas when the pressure and volume are BOTH changing. i know the ( W=P x (change in V) and how to solve problems when pressure is …

Mar 12, 2025 · The adiabatic work formula in thermodynamics is used to calculate the work done on or by a system when there is no heat exchange with the surroundings.

Nov 20, 2022 · No, deltaU=0, work done by the cycle should equal heat received + energy from work in process 2->3. But I can't calculate deltaU for adiabatic process or work done by adiabatic process.

Jun 8, 2015 · Introduction In learning Thermodynamics, one of the difficult concepts that many students struggle with is the difference between reversible and irreversible work in the expansion/compression …

Feb 15, 2006 · To calculate the work done on a 2.8 kg aluminum block heated from 20°C to 43°C at atmospheric pressure, the thermal coefficient of expansion is given as 2.4 x 10^-5 (°C^-1). The initial …

Mar 25, 2010 · Why, when we calculate the work done on the block do we use one force (say the pushing force) and ignore the other (friction)? Could we not argue that as the resultant force is zero …

Jul 20, 2008 · Edit: I'll fix the symbols once I figure out how to do them properly. Sorry about that. Is there a tutorial ob how to use the math symbols? I can't find one anywhere. Homework Statement A …

Nov 29, 2014 · Homework Equations KE= (1/2) (m) (v^2) The Attempt at a Solution I haven't a clue where to start. Any help would be appreciated and thanks! What force do you apply to the bag for the …