Answer:
39,047.6 Joules
Explanation:
Step 1: identify the given parameters
Initial Volume of gas (V₁) = 20 Ft³
Final Volume of Gas (V₂) = 30 Ft³
Initial Pressure of Gas (P₁) = 50 psig
Final Pressure of Gas (P₂) = 40 psig
Step 2: Calculate Energy change of the gas
E = ΔPV
E = P₂V₂ -P₁V₁
E = (40*30) - (50*20)
E= 1200- 1000
E = 200 Ft³.Psig
Convert to Joules
1 Ft³.Psig = 195.238
200 Ft³.Psig = ?
= 39,047.6 Joules