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.
Work Done by gas formula |
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\(W \;=\; p \; V \) (Work Done by Gas) \( p \;=\; W \;/\; V \) \( V \;=\; W \;/\; p \) |
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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$ |
