Question

Derive the equation of work done for adiabatic process

Answer 1

According to first law of thermodynamics,

ΔU = q + W

In adiabatic process, q = 0

Hence , ΔU = W

and

ΔU = Cv ΔT

Thus it can be written as

W = Cv ΔT

W = Cv [T2 - T1]