Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 18 - The Micro/Macro Connection - Exercises and Problems - Page 524: 53

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If the two gases are perfectly isolated from the surroundings, then the heat loss from one gas is then absorbed by the other. Hence, $$Q_1+Q_2=0$$ Thus, $$Q_1=-Q_2$$ Another approach, if the system is perfectly isolated then the total thermal energy of the two gases remains constant. Hence, $$\Delta E_{th,1}+\Delta E_{th,2}=0$$ Recalling that $\Delta E_{th}=Q+W$, hence $$Q_{1}+W_1+Q_2+W_2 =0$$ And since the volume of the gases, in the discussion of 18.43, is constant, then the work done on any of them is zero. $$Q_{1}+0+Q_2+0=0$$ Thus, $$Q_1=-Q_2$$
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