P-V Diagram & Area Under Curve Simulator

P-V Diagram & Work Visualization

Understanding Thermodynamic Work as the Area Under the Curve.

1. Setup Process

Thermodynamic Process

Initial Volume (V₁) 4.0 L

Initial Pressure (P₁) 6.0 atm

Final Volume (V₂) 8.0 L

Final Pressure (P₂) 2.0 atm

State 1 (Start) (4.0, 6.0)

State 2 (End) (8.0, 6.0)

Work Done (W = ∫ P dV) +24.0 L·atm

V = 4.0 L

P = 6.0 atm

W = P(V₂ - V₁)

Legend

Isobaric Path

Positive Work (Expansion)

Negative Work (Compression)