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Derive an expression for the work done during Isothermal expansion
Work done during isothermal expansion of 1 mole of ideal gas
W = ∫ dW
v2
W = ∫ Pd V - - - - ( I )
v1
For 1 mole of gas
PV = RT
P = RT / V
Putting value of P in eqn ( I ).,
v2
W = ∫ RT / V dV
v1
v2
W = RT ∫ 1 / V dV
v1
v2
W= RT [ log e V]
v1
W = RT [ log e V2 - log e V1 ]
W = 2.303 RT log 10 V2 / V1
For constant temperature,
W = 2.303 RT log 10 P2 / P1
State the second law of thermodynamics and write its two applications of it
The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy can never decrease over time for an isolated system, that is, a system in which neither energy nor matter can enter nor leave. The total entropy can remain constant in ideal cases where the system is in a steady state (equilibrium), or is undergoing a reversible process. In all spontaneous processes, the total entropy always increases and the process is irreversible. The increase in entropy accounts for the irreversibility of natural processes[according to whom?, and the asymmetry between future and past.
Historically, the second law was an empirical finding that was accepted as an axiom of thermodynamic theory. Statistical thermodynamics, classical or quantum, explains the microscopic origin of the law.
The second law has been expressed in many ways. Its first formulation is credited to the French scientist Sadi Carnot, who in 1824 showed that there is an upper limit to the efficiency of conversion of heat to work, in a heat engine.
Two points P and Q are maintained at the potential of 10V and -4V respectively. The work done in moving 100 electrons from P to Q is
9.60 × 10–17 J
9.60 × 10–17 J
– 2.24 × 10–16 J
2.24 × 10–16 J
D.
2.24 × 10–16 J
W = QdV = Q(Vq - VP)
= -100 × (1.6 × 10-19) × (– 4 – 10)
= + 100 × 1.6 × 10-19 × 14 = +2.24 10-16 J
Two moles of helium gas are taken over the cycle ABCDA, as shown in the P–T diagram.
Assuming the gas to be ideal the work done on the gas in taking it from A to B is
200 R
300 R
400 R
500 R
C.
400 R
WAB = nR
(Tf–Ti) = × − 2 R(500 300)
The work of 146 kJ is performed in order to compress one kilo mole of gas adiabatically and in this process the temperature of the gas increases by 7° C. The gas is
(R = 8.3 J mol−1 K−1 )
monoatomic
diatomic
triatomic
a mixture of monoatomic and diatomic
B.
diatomic
146 = Cv∆T
⇒ Cv = 21 J/mol K
Which of the following is incorrect regarding the first law of thermodynamics?
It introduces the concept of internal energy
It introduces the concept of entropy
It is not applicable of any cyclic process
It is a restatement of principle of conversation of energy.
B.
It introduces the concept of entropy
A system goes from A to B via two processes I and II as shown in the figure. If ∆U1 and ∆U2 are the changes in internal energies in the processes I and II respectively, the
∆U1 = ∆U2
relation between ∆U1 and ∆U2 can not be determined
∆U2 > ∆U1
∆U2 < ∆U1
A.
∆U1 = ∆U2
Internal energy is state function
Which of the following statements is correct for any thermodynamic system?
The internal energy changes in all processes.
Internal energy and entropy are state functions.
The change in entropy can never be zero.
The work done in an adiabatic process is always zero.
B.
Internal energy and entropy are state functions.
In thermodynamic system, entropy and internal energy are state functions.
Two thermally insulated vessels 1 and 2 are filled with air at temperatures (T1, T2), volume (V1, V2) and pressure (P1, P2) respectively. If the valve joining two vessels is opened, the temperature inside the vessel at equilibrium will be
T1 + T2
T1 + T2/2
C.
There will be no change in number of moles if the vessels are joined by the valve. Therefore, from gas equation
Now, according to Boyle's law (pressure = constant) P1 V1 + P2 V2 = P(V1 + V2 )
Two moles of an ideal monoatomic gas occupies a volume V at 27°C. The gas expands adiabatically to a volume 2 V. Calculate (a) the final temperature of the gas and (b) change in its internal energy.
(a) 195 K (b) 2.7 kJ
(a) 189 K (b) 2.7 kJ
(a) 195 K (b) –2.7 kJ
(a) 189 K (b) – 2.7 kJ
D.
(a) 189 K (b) – 2.7 kJ
In an adiabatic Process
Thermodynamic processes are indicated in the following diagram.
Match the following
Column-1 | Column-2 |
P. Process I | a. Adiabatic |
Q. Process II | b. Isobaric |
R. Process III | c. Isochoric |
S. Process IV | d. Isothermal |
P → a, Q → c, R → d, S → b
P → c, Q → a, R → d, S → b
P → c, Q → d, R → b, S → a
P → d, Q → b, R → a, S
B.
P → c, Q → a, R → d, S → b
Process I = Isochoric
II = Adiabatic
III = Isothermal
IV = Isobaric
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A sample of 0.1 g of water at 100°C and normal pressure (1.013 × 105 Nm–2) requires 54 cal of heat energy to convert to steam at 100°C. If the volume of the steam produced is 167.1 cc, the change in internal energy of the sample, is
104.3 J
208.7 J
84.5 J
42.2 J
B.
208.7 J
Applying first law of thermodynamics equation.
The volume (V) of a monatomic gas varies with its temperature (T), as shown in the graph. The ratio of work done by the gas, to the heat absorbed by it, when it undergoes a change from state A to state B, is
2/5
2/3
2/7
1/3
A.
2/5
Gas is monatomic, so
Given process is isobaric
dQ = nCpdt
The efficiency of an ideal heat engine working between the freezing point and boiling point of water, is
26.8%
20%
12.5%
6.25%
A.
26.8%
Efficiency of ideal heat engine,
Sink temperature, T2 = 100oC = 100 + 273 = 373 K
Source temperature, T1 = 0o C = 0 + 273 = 273 K
Percentage efficiency,
p-V plots for two gases during the adiabatic process as shown in figure plots 1 and 2 should correspond respectively to
He and O2
O2 and He
He and Ar
O2 and N2
B.
O2 and He
The slope of the adiabatic process of p-V diagram
From graph (slope)2 > (slope)1
⇒ γ2 >γ1
γ for monoatomic gas (Ar, He) is greater than γ for the diatomic gas (O2, N2)
The temperature of source and sink of a heat engine are 127oC and 27oC, respectively. An inventor claims its efficiency to be 26%, then
It is impossible
It is possible with high probability
It is possible with low probability
Data are insufficient
A.
It is impossible
Efficiency of a heat engine is
Heat, 26% efficiency is impossible for a given heat engine.
A body of specific heat 0.2 kcal/ kg° C is heated through 100°C. The percentage increase in its mass is
9%
9.3×10-11 %
10%
None of these
B.
9.3×10-11 %
Heat taken by the given body = mc Δθ ( specific heat of body =0.2 kcal/kgoC , final temperature of the body =100oC)
ΔE = m × 0.2 × 100 =100 m kcal
=20m × 4.2 × 103 J
Now gain of the mass is given by
A raft of wood of mass 120 kg floats in water. The weight that can be put on the raft to make it just sink, should be (d raft = 600 kg/m3)
80 kg
50 kg
60 kg
30 kg
A.
80 kg
Volume of the raft is given by
If the weight of the object is more than this it will sink.
A monoatomic gas supplied the heat Q very slowly keeping the pressure constant. The work done by the gas will be
A.
The general principle of conservation of energy then implies that
......(1)
i.e the energy (ΔQ) supplied to the system to increase the internal energy of the system(ΔU) and rest in work on the environment (ΔW). Equation (1) known as First law of thermodynamics.
For monoatomic gas at constant pressure
A perfect gas is found to obey the relation PV3/2 = constant during an adiabatic process. If such a gas initially at a temperature T, is compressed to half of its initial volume, then its final temperature will be :
2 T
4T
(2)1/2 T
2 (2)1/2 T
C.
(2)1/2 T
In adiabatic process the system is insulated from the surroundings and heat is absorbed or released. Adiabatic proceess of the ideal gas is PVγ = constant
where γ is the ratio of specific heats at constant pressure and constant volume.
Gas obeys the equation
PV3/2 = constant
In isothermal process, which of the following is not true?
Temperature remains constant
Internal energy does not change
No heat enters or leaves the system
none of the above
C.
No heat enters or leaves the system
In an isothermal process ( Temperature fixed), the ideal gas equation gives
PV = constant
i.e pressure of a given mass of gas varies inversely as its volume. In the isothermal process, heat enters or leaves the system, so keep the temperature constant, so statement (C) is wrong.
Which of the following processes is reversible?
Transfer of heat by radiation
Electrical heating of a nichrome wire
Transfer of heat by conduction
Isothermal compression
A.
Transfer of heat by radiation
When two bodies are at different temperatures and seperated by distance, the heat transfer between them is called as radiation heat transfer. A reversible process in which system and surroundings can be restored to the initial state from the final state without producing any changes in the thermodynamic properties called revrsible process.
(a) It is the process by which heat is transmitted from one place to another without heating the intervening medium. Hence it is not reversible process.
b) Nichrome wire is made of alloys and has high resistance. When current is passed through it, heat is produced. So, here electrical energy is converted into heat energy. Hence, it is not a
reversible process.
(c) It is the process by which heat is transmitted from one point to another through a substance in the direction of fall of temperature without the actual movement of the particles of the substances themselves. Hence, it cannot be reversible.
d) Isothermal compression is reversible, for example-Carnot cycle, Heat engine. Thus, choice (d) is correct.
An ideal gas heat engine operates in Carnot cycle between 227o C and 127o C. It absorbs 6 × 104 cal of heat at higher temperature. Amount of heat converted to work is
2.4 × 104 cal
6 × 104 cal
1.2 × 104
4.8 × 104 cal
C.
1.2 × 104
The heat converted to work is the amount of heat that remains after going through the sink.
From the relation
Now heat converted to work:-
Which of the following parameters does not characterise the thermodynamic state of matter?
Temperature
Pressure
Work
Volume
C.
Work
Work does not characterise the thermodynamic state of matter, it is a path function giving only relationship between two quantities.
The work of 146 kJ is performed in order to compress one kilo mole of a gas adiabatically and in this process the temperature of the gas increases by 7°C. The gas is (R= 8.3J mol-1 K-1 )
diatomic
triatomic
a mixture of monoatomic and diatomic
monoatomic
A.
diatomic
In an adiabatic process, the system is insulated from the surroundings and heat absorbed or released is zero
For adiabatic process
dQ = 0
dU = -ΔW
⇒ nCV dT = + 146 × 103 J
[ f → degree of freedom ]
f = 5.02 ≈ 5
So, it is diatomic gas.
We consider a thermodynamic system. If ΔU represents the increase in its internal energy and W the work done by the system, which of the following statements is true?
ΔU = -W in an adiabatic process
ΔU = W in an isothermal process
ΔU = -W in an isothermal process
ΔU = W in an adiabtic process
A.
ΔU = -W in an adiabatic process
An isothermal process is a constant temperature process. In this process
T = constant (or) ΔT = 0
∴ΔU = nCv ΔT = 0
An adiabatic process is defined as one with no heat transfer into or out of a system. Therefore,
Q = 0
From first law of thermodynamics
W = - ΔU
ΔU = -W
When you make ice cubes, the entropy of water
does not change
increases
decreases
may either increase or decrease depeding on the process used
C.
decreases
The entropy function gives us a numerical measure of the irreversibility of a given process, ie, it is a measure of disorder of a system. During formation of ice cubes orderedness increases, ie, disorderness decreases, hence entropy decreases.
1 mole of an ideal gas at an initial temperature of T K does 6R joule of work adiabatically. If the ratio of specific heats of this gas at constant pressure and at constant volume is 5/3, then final temperature of the gas will be
( T - 4 ) K
( T + 4 ) K
( T - 2.4 ) K
( T + 2.4 ) K
A.
( T - 4 ) K
In an adiabatic process, the system is insulated from the surroundings and heat absorbed or released is zero.
PVγ = constant
Where γ is the ratio of specific heats ( ordinary or molar ) at constant pressure and at constant volume.
Work done by the gas in adiabatic process,
W =
∴ 6 R =
⇒ 6 =
⇒ T - T2 = 4
⇒ T2 = ( T - 4) K
In Carnot engine efficiency is 40% at hot reservoir temperature T. For efficiency 50%, what will be temperature of hot reservoir?
6 T
D.
The efficiency of a heat engine is defined as the ratio of work done to the heat supplied, ie,
=
⇒
where T2 is temperature of sink, and T1 is temperature of hot reservoir.
∴
⇒
⇒
Again,
⇒
⇒
∴
⇒
During an adiabatic process, the pressure of a gas is found to be proportional to the cube of absolute temperature. The ratio for the gas is
2
D.
Given, that
⇒ .....(i)
Also for adiabatic process,
But pV = RT (ideal gas law)
⇒ V =
∴
= constant ..... (ii)
⇒ = constant
Equating Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
⇒
⇒ 2γ = 3
⇒
⇒
A diatomic gas (γ = 1.4) does 200 J of work when it is expanded isobarically. Find the heat given to the gas in the process
500 J
700 J
600 J
900 J
B.
700 J
For a diatomic gas
CV = and CP =
The work done in an isobaric process is
W = P ( V2 - V1 )
= n R ( T2 - T1 )
⇒ T2 - T1 =
The heat given in an isobaric process is
Q = n CP (T2 - T1 )
⇒ =
⇒ n CP = 700 J
1 kg of water is converted into steam at the same temperature and at 1 atm (100 kPa). The density of water and steam are 1000 kgm-3 and 0.6 kgm-3 respectively. The latent heat of vaporisation of water is 2.25 x 106 J kg-1, What will be increase in energy?
3 × 105 J
4 × 106 J
2.08 × 106 J
None of these
C.
2.08 × 106 J
Given:-
Latent heat of vaporization = 2.25 × 106 J kg-1
P = 1atm = 100kPa = 1 × 105 Pa
Mass of the water = 1 kg
The volume of 1 kg water
⇒ V =
and volume of 1 kg steam
⇒ V' =
The increase in volume
⇒ ΔV = ( V' - V )
⇒ ΔV = m3 m3
= ( 1.7 - 0.001 ) m3
⇒ ΔV = 1.699
⇒ ΔV ≈ 1.7 m3
The work done by steam is
ΔW = P ΔV
ΔW = ( 100 kPa ) (1.7 m3 )
ΔW = 1.7 × 105 J
The change in internal energy
ΔU = ΔQ - ΔW
= 2.25 × 106 J - 1.7 × 105 J
ΔU = 2.08 × 106 J
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A lead ball at 30°C is dropped from a height of 6.2 km. The ball is heated due to the air resistance and it completely melts just before reaching the ground. The molten substance falls slowly on the ground. If the specific heat of lead = 126 Jkg-1 oC-1 and melting point of lead= 130°C and suppose that any mechanical energy lost is used to heat the ball, then the latent heat of fusion of lead is
2.4 × 104 J Kg-1
3.6 × 104 J Kg-1
7.6 × 102 J kg-1
4.94 × 103 J kg-1
D.
4.94 × 103 J kg-1
Given:-
Tm = 130o C
h = 6.2 km = 6200 m
S = 126 J kg-1 oC-1
Let the mass of the lead ball be m and its latent heat of fusion be L.
The initial temperature of the lead ball T1 = 30o C
The potential energy of the ball gets converted into heat melts the ball.
∴ mgh = mS ( Tm - T1 ) + mL
⇒ m (10) ( 6200 ) = m (126 ) (130 - 30 ) + mL
⇒ 6200 = 12600 + L
⇒ L = 4.94 × 104 J Kg-1
The given p-V diagram shows gases during adiabatic process. Plots 1 and 2 should correspond respectively to
He and O2
O2 and He
He and Ar
O2 and N2
A.
He and O2
We know that
∴ slope ∝ γ
From the Figure, slope of 2 > slope of 1
So, plots 1 and 2 should correspond to He and O2 respectively.
For an adiabatic expansion of a monoatomic perfect gas, the volume increases by 24%. What is the percentage decrease in pressure?
24%
40%
48%
71%
B.
40%
As we know that according to adiabatic expansion
pVγ = K
γ is the ratio of specific heat.
By differentiating
∴ Δp Vγ + pγ Vγ-1 ΔV = 0
⇒
For monoatomc gas,
= 40 %
One mole of a monoatomic ideal gas undergoes the process A → B in the given p-V diagram. The molar heat capacity for this process is
2R
B.
A pressure-volume ( or PV diagram or volume-pressure loop) is used to describe corresponding changes in volume and pressure in a system. They are commonly used in thermodynamics, cardiovascular physiology, and respiratory physiology.
Area under p-V diagram
= 4 V0 × 3
= 18 p0 V0
∴ ΔU = nCv ΔT
= 1.
=
=
Thus,
= 18
=
Molar heat capacity
C =
=
=
C =
A lead bullet penetrates into a solid object and melts. Assuming that 50% of its kinetic energy was used to heat it, the initial speed of the bullet is (the initial temperature of the bullet is 25oC and its melting point is 300°C). Latent heat of fusion of lead= 2.5 x 104 J/kg and specific heat capacity of lead= 125 J/kg-K
100 m/s
≈ 490 m/s
520 m/s
360 m/s
B.
≈ 490 m/s
Given:-
Specific heat S = 125 J/kg - K
θi = 25o C
θm = 300o C
m = 2.5 × 104 J/kg
Then,
Heat energy supplied to lead bullet
Q = 50% of KE
=
Q =
Heat energy utilised for rise of temp and melting of lead bullet
Q' = mc Δθ+ mL
= m ( c Δθ + L )
By equating Q and Q'
⇒
⇒ = 59375 × 4
⇒ v2 =
⇒ v = 487.5 m/s
⇒ v = 490 m/s
The slope of isothermal and adiabatic curves are related as
isothermal curve slope= adiabatic curve slope
isothermal curve slope = γ × adiabatic curve slope
adiabatic curve slope = γ× isothermal curve slope
adiabatic curve slope =× isothermal curve slope
C.
adiabatic curve slope = γ× isothermal curve slope
For isothermal process pV = constant
⇒ = slope of isothermal curve
For adiabatic process, pVγ = constant
⇒ = slope of adiabatic curve
Clearly
The volume of an ideal gas is doubled in an isothermal process. Then, which of the following is true?
Work done by the gas is positive
Work done by the gas is negative
Internal energy of the system decreases
Internal energy of the system increases
A.
Work done by the gas is positive
For isothermal process
dU = 0
Work done = dW
= ρ ( v2 v1 )
∴ dW = + pV [ V2 = 2V1 = 2V ]
When an ideal monoatomic gas is heated at constant pressure, the fraction of the heat energy supplied which increases the internal energy of the gas is
2 / 5
3 / 5
3 / 7
5 / 7
B.
3 / 5
By first law of thermodynamics
ΔQ = ΔU + ΔW
Where ΔQ = Heat supplied to the system by the surroundings
ΔW = Work done by the system on the surroundings
ΔU = change in internal energy of the system
= nRT + P
Q = nRT + PV
Q = nRT + nRT ( PV = nRT )
=
Q = nRT
Fraction of heat energy supplied increase the internal energy.
∴ Fraction of heat energy supplied
=
=
=
A Carnot engine operates with source at 127°C and sink at 27°C. If the source supplies 40 kJ of heat energy, the work done by the engine is
30 kJ
10 kJ
4 kJ
1 kJ
B.
10 kJ
Efficiency, η = 1
η =
η = 1
= 1
η =
Also, The efficiency defination given by
η =
=
∴ W = 40 η
= 40 ×
W = 10 kJ
Assertion: The specific heat of a gas in an adiabatic process is zero and in an isothermal process is infinite.
Reason: Specific heat of gas is directly proportional to change of heat in system and inversely proportional to change in temperature.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.
A.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
In adiabatic process, no heat transfer takes place between gas and surrounding
ΔQ = 0
From definition of specific heat
C = = 0
Again, for isothermal process
ΔT = 0
∴ C = = ∞
A thermodynamic process is carried out from an original state D to an intermediate state E by the linear process shown in figure
The total work is done by the gas from D to E to F is
100 J
800 J
300 J
250 J
B.
800 J
Total work done by gas from D to E to F is equal to the area of ΔDEF.
∴ Area of ΔDEF = × DE × EF
Here DF = change in pressure
= 600 200
= 400 N m-2
EF = change in volume
= 7 m3 3 m3
= 4 m3
Area of ΔDEF = × 400 × 4
= 800 J
Thus, the total work done by the gas from D to E to F is 800 J.
Assertion: In an isolated system the entropy increases.
Reason: The process in an isolated system is adiabatic only.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.
C.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
An isolated system may have any process such as isothermal, adiabatic, cyclic etc.
Assertion: In an adiabatic process, change in internal energy of a gas is equal to work done on or by the gas in the process.
Reason: Temperature of gas remains constant in an adiabatic process.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.
C.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
In an adiabatic process, no exchange of heat is permissible
i.e dQ = 0.
As dQ = dU + dW
= 0
∴ dU = - dW.
Assertion is true but reason is false.
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