Work Done During Expansion

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Work Done During Expansion

### Formula:

$$w=-P_{ext}(V_2-V_1)$$

### Terminologies:

- V₁ β†’ Initial volume of system.

- Vβ‚‚ β†’ Final volume of system.

- P_ext β†’ External pressure.

- w β†’ Work done.

### Usage:

- Used to calculate work during expansion or compression processes.

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