A vessel initially contains 5.0 m3 of superheated steam at T = 300°C and P = 1 bar. The vessel is sealed but is equipped with a piston-cylinder arrangement so that the volume can be changed (Figure 3-3). If the steam is compressed isothermally to P = 5 bar, what will be the new total volume?

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Initial State mmmmm V₁ = 5.0 m³ T₁= = 300°C P₁ = 1 bar Final State allllll V/₂ = ? T₂ = 300°C P₂ = 5 bar FIGURE 3-3 Initial and final states of the steam in the vessel described in Example 3-1.