Pressure, Volume, and Temperature at a Point in a Thermodynamic Cycle

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Jeremy Stone

Homework Statement


Question: https://imgur.com/a/8rUw1 Graph: https://imgur.com/a/Z1oBO

Homework Equations


Answer for Q1 (Just the formula) : https://imgur.com/a/uesqN

The Attempt at a Solution


I have realized that from 1-2, there is an increase in pressure, decrease in volume and increase in temperature I have realized that from 4-1, there is an decrease in pressure, constant volume and decrease in temperature I have realized that from 3-4, there is an decrease in pressure, increase in volume and decrease in temperature I am not sure where to go from here and what values to substitue in
 
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Related to Pressure, Volume, and Temperature at a Point in a Thermodynamic Cycle

1. What is the relationship between pressure, volume, and temperature in a thermodynamic cycle?

In a thermodynamic cycle, pressure, volume, and temperature are all interrelated. As pressure increases, volume decreases, and vice versa. Temperature also has an inverse relationship with volume - as temperature increases, volume also increases. This is known as the ideal gas law, which states that PV=nRT, where P is pressure, V is volume, n is the number of moles of gas, R is the ideal gas constant, and T is temperature.

2. How do pressure, volume, and temperature change during the different stages of a thermodynamic cycle?

In a thermodynamic cycle, pressure, volume, and temperature will vary depending on the specific stage. During the isothermal stage, temperature remains constant, while pressure and volume will change. In the adiabatic stage, no heat is exchanged, so temperature will change while pressure and volume remain constant. During the isobaric stage, pressure remains constant while volume and temperature change. In the isochoric stage, volume remains constant while pressure and temperature change.

3. Can pressure, volume, and temperature be controlled at a specific point in a thermodynamic cycle?

Yes, pressure, volume, and temperature can be controlled at a specific point in a thermodynamic cycle. This is often done by manipulating the external conditions, such as changing the heat input or the amount of work done on the system. However, the relationship between pressure, volume, and temperature must still follow the ideal gas law.

4. How does the ideal gas law apply to pressure, volume, and temperature in a thermodynamic cycle?

The ideal gas law, PV=nRT, applies to pressure, volume, and temperature in a thermodynamic cycle by describing the relationship between these variables. This law states that the product of pressure and volume is directly proportional to the product of the number of moles and temperature. This means that as one variable changes, at least one other variable must also change to maintain the relationship.

5. What other factors can affect pressure, volume, and temperature in a thermodynamic cycle?

In addition to external conditions, such as heat input and work done, other factors that can affect pressure, volume, and temperature in a thermodynamic cycle include the specific properties of the gas being used, the type of thermodynamic cycle being used, and any losses or inefficiencies in the system. These factors can impact the overall behavior of pressure, volume, and temperature at a specific point in the cycle.

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