Applications of the first law

The video tutorial explores various thermodynamic processes involving gases, such as pressure-volume work, free expansion, and the first law of thermodynamics. It delves into concepts like enthalpy, extensive and intensive properties, and heat capacity, providing a comprehensive understanding of these topics. The tutorial also explains the relationship between Cp and Cv for ideal gases, highlighting key principles and equations.

What is the role of gases in natural processes as mentioned in the text?

Explain the process of work done by the piston in an IC engine.

What happens to the internal pressure of a gas when an external pressure greater than its own is applied?

Describe the relationship between pressure, force, and area as stated in the text.

What is the significance of the negative sign in the work done equation?

How is work done calculated during an infinitesimal compression of gas?

What distinguishes reversible processes from irreversible processes in thermodynamics?

How does the first law of thermodynamics relate to work done and internal energy?

What is enthalpy and how is it defined in relation to internal energy?

Explain the difference between extensive and intensive properties with examples.