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Thermodynamics

Question
CBSEENPH11026126

A monoatomic gas supplied the heat Q very slowly keeping the pressure constant. The work done by the gas will be

  • 23Q

  • 35 Q

  • 25Q

  • 15Q

Solution

A.

23Q

The general principle of conservation of energy then implies that

Q =W +U    ......(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

UQ =13or  U =Q3Now applying first law of thermodyanamicsW =Q -U      =Q -Q3W = 2Q3