Irreversible adiabatic piston compression
= Irreversible adiabatic piston compression
After a sudden increase to constant external pressure $p_1$, an insulated gas obeys $\Delta E=p_1(V_0-V_1)$ rather than a reversible adiabatic power law.
= Irreversible adiabatic piston compression
After a sudden increase to constant external pressure $p_1$, an insulated gas obeys $\Delta E=p_1(V_0-V_1)$ rather than a reversible adiabatic power law.