Home/Basic Physics/Thermodynamics/Thermodynamic work15. ThermodynamicsThermodynamic workIn 15. ThermodynamicsFormulaCopy LaTeXW=∫ViVfP dVW=\int_{V_i}^{V_f}P\,dVW=∫ViVfPdVFor constant pressureCopy LaTeXW=P(Vf−Vi)W=P(V_f-V_i)W=P(Vf−Vi)Tagsphysicsphysics formulathermodynamicsDetailThermodynamic work is the integral of P dV; at constant pressure, PΔV.Explore the ideaExplore the ideaFound an error? Contact us.Related formulasRelatedFirst law of thermodynamicsΔU=Q−W\Delta U=Q-WΔU=Q−WOpen formulaOpen in sectionRelatedWork of a variable forceW=∫r⃗1r⃗2F⃗⋅dr⃗W=\int_{\vec r_1}^{\vec r_2}\vec F\cdot d\vec rW=∫r1r2F⋅drOpen formulaOpen in section