There is an experiment that demonstrates the first law of thermodynamics by using a tin can....

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There is an experiment that demonstrates the first law ofthermodynamics by using a tin can. The problem is I don'tunderstand why there is a work done. The link to that video ishttps://youtu.be/jNPUCmkKiE4?list=WL&t=180 . Can someoneexplain to me why the tin can suddenly imploded?

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See when the can is heated its temperature increases When you put it into water its temperature decreases and pressure also decreases Therefore the force exerted by gas inside on the walls of the can    See Answer
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