Work Done by gas formula |
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\(W \;=\; p \cdot V \) (Work Done by Gas) \( p \;=\; \dfrac{ W }{ V }\) \( V \;=\; \dfrac{ W }{ p }\) |
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| Symbol | English | Metric |
| \( W_{net} \) = Work | \(lbf - ft\) | \(J\) |
| \( p \) = Pressure (psi) | \(lbf\;/\;in^2\) | \(Pa\) |
| \( V \) = Volume | \(ft^3\) | \(m^3\) |
Work, abbreviated as W, is the product of force and distance but for gas work is pressure and the volume during the change in volume. When a gas expands it does work on its surroundings.
