convention, it follows that Q = -W for the isothermal compression or expansion of ideal gases.

Example of an isothermal process

The reversible expansion of an ideal gas can be used as an example of work produced by an isothermal process. Of particular interest is the extent to which heat is converted to usable work, and the relationship between the confining force and the extent of expansion.

During isothermal expansion of an ideal gas, both

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