Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work Formula

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Lost Work is defined as the work lost in the process by the actual work to the ideal work. Check FAQs
Wlost=WActual-Wideal
Wlost - Lost Work?WActual - Actual Work Done in Thermodynamic Process?Wideal - Ideal Work?

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Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Wlost=WActual-Wideal
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Wlost=210J-105J
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Wlost=210-105
LAST Step Evaluate
Wlost=105J

Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work Formula Elements

Variables
Lost Work
Lost Work is defined as the work lost in the process by the actual work to the ideal work.
Symbol: Wlost
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Actual Work Done in Thermodynamic Process
Actual Work Done in Thermodynamic Process is defined as the work done by the system or on the system considering all conditions.
Symbol: WActual
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Ideal Work
Ideal Work is defined as the maximum work obtained when the processes are mechanically reversible.
Symbol: Wideal
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work?

Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work evaluator uses Lost Work = Actual Work Done in Thermodynamic Process-Ideal Work to evaluate the Lost Work, The Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work formula is defined as the difference between the actual work and the ideal work. Lost Work is denoted by Wlost symbol.

How to evaluate Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work, enter Actual Work Done in Thermodynamic Process (WActual) & Ideal Work (Wideal) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work

What is the formula to find Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work?
The formula of Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work is expressed as Lost Work = Actual Work Done in Thermodynamic Process-Ideal Work. Here is an example- 105 = 210-105.
How to calculate Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work?
With Actual Work Done in Thermodynamic Process (WActual) & Ideal Work (Wideal) we can find Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work using the formula - Lost Work = Actual Work Done in Thermodynamic Process-Ideal Work.
Can the Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work be negative?
Yes, the Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work, measured in Energy can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work?
Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work is usually measured using the Joule[J] for Energy. Kilojoule[J], Gigajoule[J], Megajoule[J] are the few other units in which Lost Work using Ideal and Actual Work can be measured.
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