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In the Van der Waals equation `(P + (n^(2)a)/(V^(2))) (V-nb) = nRT`, why is the term `n^(2)a//V^(2)` positive in sign.

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To understand why the term \( \frac{n^2 a}{V^2} \) is positive in the Van der Waals equation, we can break down the reasoning step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding the Van der Waals Equation The Van der Waals equation is given by: \[ (P + \frac{n^2 a}{V^2})(V - nb) = nRT \] ...
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