Gas in a container is at a pressure of 1.6 x 10 Pa and a volume of 4.0 m². What is the work done by the gas if
a. it expands at constant pressure to twice its initial volume?
b. it is compressed at constant pressure to one-quarter of its initial volume?

In the circuit, the switch s has been open for a long time and r = 125 kohm. it is then suddenly closed. (a) determine the time constant before the switch is closed. s (b) determine the time constant after the switch is closed. _ s (c) let the switch be closed at t = 0. find the current in the switch as a function of time. (use t for time. express your answer in milliamps and seconds.) i(t) =_

Visualize the problem and identify special cases first examine the problem by drawing a picture and visualizing the motion. apply newton's 2nd law, ∑f⃗ =ma⃗ , to each body in your mind. don't worry about which quantities are given. think about the forces on each body: how are these consistent with the direction of the acceleration for that body? can you think of any special cases that you can solve quickly now and use to test your understanding later? one special case in this problem is if m2=0, in which case block 1 would simply fall freely under the acceleration of gravity: a⃗ 1=−gj^.

12. a body is a particular amount of matter. it can be a solid, liquid or gas. it can be described as existing in a. size and shape. b. motion and force c. time and space. d. location and movement.