19.2.1 Isochoric Process

The isochoric process in FIGURE 19.7a is one in which the volume does not change. Consequently,

W=0  (isochoric process) (19.9)

An isochoric process is the only ideal-gas process in which no work is done.

FIGURE 19.7 Calculating the work done during ideal-gas processes.

The figure consists of two parts labeled ("a") and (b) that illustrate the pressure versus volume graphs.
FIGURE 19.7 Full Alternative Text