Derive an expression for the total work completed during a general polytropic compression or expansion process between two states for n ≠ 1. Start from the general expression for total work completed during an expansion or compression process between two states (Eq. 4.8b) for this problem. SHOW ALL STEPS
Eq. 4.8b: ₁W₂=

 Your final answer will be:

₁W₂= 

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