Consider a system 1 where a container is divided into two parts by an impermeable membrane. The

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Consider a system 1 where a container is divided into two parts by an impermeable membrane. The two equal-size parts contain nitrogen and oxygen gases at the same pressure and temperature. The membrane is removed and the gases are allowed to mix, giving a system 2 in thermodynamic equilibrium. Describe the change in` energy between system 1 and 2. What does this mean about how much useful work could be extracted as the gases are allowed to mix? Can you devise a device that extracts this energy?

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The Physics of Energy

ISBN: 978-1107016651

1st edition

Authors: Robert L. Jaffe, Washington Taylor

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