Chapter 7, Problem 59E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether for an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas work done can be twice the heat absorbed from the surrounding is possible or not should be explained.

Concept introduction:

For isothermal process the internal energy change is equal to zero.

The mathematical expression for first law of thermodynamic is given by:

$\text{ΔE=q+w}$

Where, $\text{ΔE}$ is internal energy change, $\text{q}$ is heat change and $\text{ w}$ is work respectively.