In an isochoric process, a thermodynamic system (gas in a vessel) is given an amount of heat equal to 20 J.
August 23, 2020 | Education
| In an isochoric process, a thermodynamic system (gas in a vessel) is given an amount of heat equal to 20 J. How has the internal energy of a thermodynamic system changed (increased or decreased)?
Since the process is isochoric, the work of the gas is zero, therefore: U = Q = 20 J.
