Pressure-Volume Work

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Pressure-Volume Work

### Formula

$$W=\int_{V_1}^{V_2}PdV$$

### Conditions / Special Cases

Work done is equal to area under P-V curve.

### Graph Relation

$$W=Area\ under\ P-V\ curve$$

### Usage

- Used in graphical thermodynamics problems.

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