Note on a van der Waals Gas.

Bauman, Robert P.; Harrison, Joseph G.

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ERIC Number: EJ522126

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1996

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Note on a van der Waals Gas.

Bauman, Robert P.; Harrison, Joseph G.

Physics Teacher, v34 n4 p248-49 Apr 1996

Discusses the difficulties with the standard model for introduction of attractive forces into the van der Waals equation. Presents an analysis in terms of force and time delays and an alternative analysis for more advanced students in terms of energy. (JRH)

Descriptors: Higher Education, Physics, Thermodynamics

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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