Determine total amount of energy transfer by work and heat


A rigid tank initially contains 3 kg of air at 500 kPa, 290 K. The tank is connected by a valve to a piston-cylinder assembly oriented vertically and containing 0.05 m3 of air initially at 200 kPa, 290 K. Although the valve is closed, a slow leak allows air to flow into the cylinder until the tank pressure falls to 200 kPa. The weight of the piston and the pressure of the atmosphere maintain a constant pressure of 200 kPa in the cylinder; and owing to heat transfer, the temperature stays constant at 290 K. For the air, determine the total amount of energy transfer by work and by heat, each in kJ. Assume ideal gas behavior.

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