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AdvancedMCQ
Column $I$ contains a list of processes involving the expansion of an ideal gas. Match this with Column $II$ describing the thermodynamic change during this process.
Column $I$Column $II$
$(A)$ An insulated container has two chambers separated by a valve. Chamber $I$ contains an ideal gas and Chamber $II$ has a vacuum. The valve is opened.$(p)$ The temperature of the gas decreases
$(B)$ An ideal monoatomic gas expands to twice its original volume such that its pressure $P \propto V^{-2}$$(q)$ The temperature of the gas increases or remains constant
$(C)$ An ideal monoatomic gas expands to twice its original volume such that its pressure $P \propto V^{-4/3}$$(r)$ The gas loses heat
$(D)$ An ideal monoatomic gas expands such that its pressure $P$ and volume $V$ follow the behavior shown in the graph$(s)$ The gas gains heat
Question diagram
A
$(A) \rightarrow q, (B) \rightarrow p \& r, (C) \rightarrow p \& s, (D) \rightarrow q \& s$
B
$(A) \rightarrow p, (B) \rightarrow s \& r, (C) \rightarrow p \& q, (D) \rightarrow q \& r$
C
$(A) \rightarrow p, (B) \rightarrow p \& s, (C) \rightarrow p \& s, (D) \rightarrow q \& p$
D
$(A) \rightarrow r, (B) \rightarrow p \& r, (C) \rightarrow s \& s, (D) \rightarrow r \& s$

Solution

$(C)$ Free expansion of an ideal gas into a vacuum is an adiabatic process where $W = 0$ and $Q = 0$, so $\Delta U = 0$. For an ideal gas, $\Delta U = nC_v\Delta T = 0$, implying $\Delta T = 0$. Thus, the temperature remains constant. This matches $(q)$.
$(B)$ Polytropic process $PV^x = \text{constant}$ with $x = 2$. For a monoatomic gas, $\gamma = 5/3$. Since $x > \gamma$, the molar heat capacity $C = C_v + R/(1-x) = 3R/2 + R/(1-2) = 3R/2 - R = R/2 > 0$. Also, $T \propto PV \propto V^{-2} \cdot V = V^{-1}$, so as $V$ increases, $T$ decreases. Since $C > 0$ and $\Delta T < 0$, $Q = nC\Delta T < 0$, meaning the gas loses heat. Matches $(p)$ and $(r)$.
$(C)$ Polytropic process with $x = 4/3$. Since $x < \gamma$ $(4/3 < 5/3)$, the molar heat capacity $C = 3R/2 + R/(1-4/3) = 3R/2 - 3R = -3R/2 < 0$. Also, $T \propto V^{-4/3} \cdot V = V^{-1/3}$, so as $V$ increases, $T$ decreases. Since $C < 0$ and $\Delta T < 0$, $Q = nC\Delta T > 0$, meaning the gas gains heat. Matches $(p)$ and $(s)$.
$(D)$ The graph shows $V$ increasing, if $P$ decreases as $V$ increases, the gas does work. If the process is such that $T$ increases, it gains heat. Based on standard interpretation of such problems, $(D)$ matches $(q)$ and $(s)$.
202
AdvancedMCQ
$A$ gas is enclosed in a cylinder with a movable frictionless piston. Its initial thermodynamic state at pressure $P_i = 10^5 \text{ Pa}$ and volume $V_i = 10^{-3} \text{ m}^3$ changes to a final state at $P_f = (1/32) \times 10^5 \text{ Pa}$ and $V_f = 8 \times 10^{-3} \text{ m}^3$ in an adiabatic quasi-static process, such that $P^3 V^5 = \text{constant}$. Consider another thermodynamic process that brings the system from the same initial state to the same final state in two steps: an isobaric expansion at $P_i$, followed by an isochoric (isovolumetric) process at volume $V_f$. The amount of heat supplied to the system in the two-step process is approximately: (in $\text{ J}$)
A
$112$
B
$294$
C
$588$
D
$83$

Solution

(C) The given adiabatic process follows $P^3 V^5 = \text{constant}$, which can be written as $P V^{5/3} = \text{constant}$. Comparing this with $P V^{\gamma} = \text{constant}$, we get $\gamma = 5/3$.
For an adiabatic process, $\Delta Q = 0$, so $\Delta U = -W$. The work done in the adiabatic process is:
$W_a = \frac{P_f V_f - P_i V_i}{1 - \gamma} = \frac{(\frac{1}{32} \times 10^5 \times 8 \times 10^{-3}) - (10^5 \times 10^{-3})}{1 - 5/3} = \frac{250 - 100}{-2/3} = \frac{150}{-2/3} = -225 \text{ J}$.
Thus, $\Delta U = -W_a = 225 \text{ J}$.
In the two-step process:
$1$. Isobaric expansion from $(P_i, V_i)$ to $(P_i, V_f)$:
$W_1 = P_i(V_f - V_i) = 10^5(8 \times 10^{-3} - 10^{-3}) = 700 \text{ J}$.
$Q_1 = nC_p\Delta T = \frac{\gamma}{\gamma - 1} P_i(V_f - V_i) = \frac{5/3}{2/3} \times 700 = 2.5 \times 700 = 1750 \text{ J}$.
$2$. Isochoric process from $(P_i, V_f)$ to $(P_f, V_f)$:
$W_2 = 0$.
$Q_2 = nC_v\Delta T = \frac{1}{\gamma - 1} V_f(P_f - P_i) = \frac{1}{2/3} \times 8 \times 10^{-3} \times (\frac{1}{32} \times 10^5 - 10^5) = 1.5 \times 8 \times 10^{-3} \times (-31/32 \times 10^5) = 1.5 \times (-31/4) \times 100 = -1162.5 \text{ J}$.
Total heat $Q = Q_1 + Q_2 = 1750 - 1162.5 = 587.5 \text{ J} \approx 588 \text{ J}$.
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203
EasyMCQ
One mole of an ideal gas expands adiabatically from an initial state $(T_A, V_0)$ to a final state $(T_f, 5 V_0)$. Another mole of the same gas expands isothermally from a different initial state $(T_B, V_0)$ to the same final state $(T_f, 5 V_0)$. The ratio of the specific heats at constant pressure and constant volume of this ideal gas is $\gamma$. What is the ratio $T_A / T_B$?
A
$5^{\gamma-1}$
B
$5^{1-\gamma}$
C
$5^{\gamma}$
D
$5^{\gamma-1}$

Solution

(A) For the adiabatic expansion from $(T_A, V_0)$ to $(T_f, 5 V_0)$, the relation between temperature and volume is $T V^{\gamma-1} = \text{constant}$.
Therefore, $T_A V_0^{\gamma-1} = T_f (5 V_0)^{\gamma-1}$.
This simplifies to $T_A = T_f (5)^{\gamma-1}$.
For the isothermal expansion from $(T_B, V_0)$ to $(T_f, 5 V_0)$, the temperature remains constant, so $T_B = T_f$.
Now, we find the ratio $T_A / T_B = [T_f (5)^{\gamma-1}] / T_f = 5^{\gamma-1}$.
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204
AdvancedMCQ
One mole of an ideal gas undergoes two different cyclic processes $I$ and $II$,as shown in the $P-V$ diagrams below. In cycle $I$,processes $a, b, c$ and $d$ are isobaric,isothermal,isobaric and isochoric,respectively. In cycle $II$,processes $a^{\prime}, b^{\prime}, c^{\prime}$ and $d^{\prime}$ are isothermal,isochoric,isobaric and isochoric,respectively. The total work done during cycle $I$ is $W_I$ and that during cycle $II$ is $W_{II}$. The ratio $W_I / W_{II}$ is . . . .
Question diagram
A
$5$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$10$

Solution

(B) For cycle $I$:
Work done $W_I = W_a + W_b + W_c + W_d$
$W_a = P \Delta V = (4P_0)(2V_0 - V_0) = 4P_0V_0$
$W_b = nRT \ln(V_f/V_i) = P_i V_i \ln(V_f/V_i) = (4P_0)(2V_0) \ln(4V_0/2V_0) = 8P_0V_0 \ln 2$
$W_c = P \Delta V = (2P_0)(V_0 - 4V_0) = -6P_0V_0$
$W_d = 0$ (isochoric)
$W_I = 4P_0V_0 + 8P_0V_0 \ln 2 - 6P_0V_0 = 8P_0V_0 \ln 2 - 2P_0V_0 = 2P_0V_0(4 \ln 2 - 1)$
For cycle $II$:
Work done $W_{II} = W_{a'} + W_{b'} + W_{c'} + W_{d'}$
$W_{a'} = P_i V_i \ln(V_f/V_i) = (4P_0)(V_0) \ln(2V_0/V_0) = 4P_0V_0 \ln 2$
$W_{b'} = 0$ (isochoric)
$W_{c'} = P \Delta V = (P_0)(V_0 - 2V_0) = -P_0V_0$
$W_{d'} = 0$ (isochoric)
$W_{II} = 4P_0V_0 \ln 2 - P_0V_0 = P_0V_0(4 \ln 2 - 1)$
Ratio $W_I / W_{II} = [2P_0V_0(4 \ln 2 - 1)] / [P_0V_0(4 \ln 2 - 1)] = 2$
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Medium
An ideal gas undergoes a cyclic thermodynamic process in different ways as shown in the corresponding $P-V$ diagrams in column $3$ of the table. Consider only the path from state $1$ to $2$. $W$ denotes the corresponding work done on the system. The equations and plots in the table have standard notations as used in thermodynamic processes. Here $\gamma$ is the ratio of heat capacities at constant pressure and constant volume. The number of moles in the gas is $n$.
Column $I$Column $II$Column $III$
$(I)$ $W_{1-2} = \frac{1}{\gamma-1}(P_2V_2 - P_1V_1)$$(i)$ Isothermal$(P)$ [Graph $P$]
$(II)$ $W_{1-2} = -P(V_2 - V_1)$(ii) Isochoric$(Q)$ [Graph $Q$]
$(III)$ $W_{1-2} = 0$(iii) Isobaric$(R)$ [Graph $R$]
$(IV)$ $W_{1-2} = -nRT \ln(\frac{V_2}{V_1})$(iv) Adiabatic$(S)$ [Graph $S$]

$(1)$ Which of the following options is the only correct representation of a process in which $\Delta U = \Delta Q - P \Delta V$?
$[A] (II) (iii) (P)$ $[B] (II) (iii) (R)$ $[C] (II) (iv) (S)$ $[D] (III) (iii) (P)$
$(2)$ Which one of the following options is the correct combination?
$[A] (III) (ii) (S)$ $[B] (II) (iv) (R)$ $[C] (II) (iv) (P)$ $[D] (IV) (ii) (S)$
$(3)$ Which one of the following options correctly represents a thermodynamic process that is used as a correction in the determination of the speed of sound in an ideal gas?
$[A] (III) (iv) (R)$ $[B] (I) (ii) (Q)$ $[C] (I) (iv) (Q)$ $[D] (I) (iv) (R)$
Question diagram

Solution

(B) $(1)$ The first law of thermodynamics is $\Delta Q = \Delta U + W$. Given $\Delta U = \Delta Q - P \Delta V$,this implies $W = P \Delta V$. This is the definition of work done in an isobaric process. In the table,$(II)$ represents $W = -P(V_2 - V_1)$ (work done on the system),(iii) is isobaric,and $(R)$ shows a horizontal line (constant pressure) from $1$ to $2$. Thus,the correct combination is $(II)(iii)(R)$.
$(2)$ An isochoric process is one where volume is constant $(V_1 = V_2)$. Work done $W = 0$. In the table,$(III)$ represents $W = 0$,(ii) is isochoric,and $(S)$ shows a vertical line (constant volume) from $1$ to $2$. Thus,the correct combination is $(III)(ii)(S)$.
$(3)$ The speed of sound in an ideal gas is determined using the adiabatic process (Laplace correction). In the table,$(I)$ represents the work done in an adiabatic process $W = \frac{1}{\gamma-1}(P_2V_2 - P_1V_1)$,(iv) is adiabatic,and $(Q)$ shows the characteristic curve of an adiabatic process. Thus,the correct combination is $(I)(iv)(Q)$.
206
MediumMCQ
One mole of a monatomic ideal gas undergoes a cyclic process as shown in the figure (where $V$ is the volume and $T$ is the temperature). Which of the statements below is (are) true?
$(A)$ Process $I$ is an isochoric process
$(B)$ In process $II$,gas absorbs heat
$(C)$ In process $IV$,gas releases heat
$(D)$ Processes $I$ and $III$ are $not$ isobaric
Question diagram
A
$A, B, C$
B
$A, B, D$
C
$B, C, D$
D
$A, C$

Solution

(C) In the given $T-V$ diagram:
Process $I$: $V$ is changing,so it is not isochoric. Statement $(A)$ is false.
Process $II$: This is an isothermal expansion ($T$ is constant,$V$ increases). Since $W > 0$ and $\Delta U = 0$,the gas absorbs heat $(\Delta Q = W > 0)$. Statement $(B)$ is true.
Process $III$: This is an isothermal compression ($T$ is constant,$V$ decreases). Since $W < 0$ and $\Delta U = 0$,the gas releases heat $(\Delta Q = W < 0)$. Statement $(C)$ is true.
Process $IV$: This is an isobaric compression ($T$ is constant,$V$ decreases). Wait,looking at the graph,$IV$ is a horizontal line at constant $T$,which is isothermal. Let's re-evaluate: Process $I$ and $III$ are curves,not linear,so they are not isobaric. Statement $(D)$ is true.
Therefore,statements $(B), (C),$ and $(D)$ are true.
207
AdvancedMCQ
The figure shows the $P-V$ plot of an ideal gas taken through a cycle $ABCDA$. The part $ABC$ is a semi-circle and $CDA$ is half of an ellipse. Then,
$(A)$ the process during the path $A \rightarrow B$ is isothermal
$(B)$ heat flows out of the gas during the path $B \rightarrow C \rightarrow D$
$(C)$ work done during the path $A \rightarrow B \rightarrow C$ is zero
$(D)$ positive work is done by the gas in the cycle $ABCDA$
Question diagram
A
$(B,D)$
B
$(C,D)$
C
$(A,B)$
D
$(A,C)$

Solution

(A) The correct options are $(B)$ and $(D)$.
$1$. Analysis of $(A)$: An isothermal process for an ideal gas follows $PV = \text{constant}$, which is a rectangular hyperbola on a $P-V$ diagram, not a circular or elliptical arc. Thus, $(A)$ is incorrect.
$2$. Analysis of $(B)$: For the path $B \rightarrow C \rightarrow D$, the volume decreases ($V$ goes from $3$ to $1$), so the work done by the gas $W = \int P \, dV$ is negative. Also, the temperature $T \propto PV$ decreases from $B$ to $C$ and $C$ to $D$ (as $P$ and $V$ both decrease or stay low), so the change in internal energy $\Delta U$ is negative. From the first law of thermodynamics, $\Delta Q = \Delta U + W$. Since both $\Delta U < 0$ and $W < 0$, the heat $\Delta Q$ must be negative, meaning heat flows out of the gas. Thus, $(B)$ is correct.
$3$. Analysis of $(C)$: The work done during $A \rightarrow B \rightarrow C$ is the area under the curve $ABC$ with the $V$-axis. Since the path $A \rightarrow B \rightarrow C$ involves expansion followed by compression, the net work is the area under the curve, which is clearly non-zero. Thus, $(C)$ is incorrect.
$4$. Analysis of $(D)$: The cycle $ABCDA$ is traversed in a clockwise direction on the $P-V$ diagram. For a clockwise cycle, the net work done by the gas is positive, equal to the area enclosed by the cycle. Thus, $(D)$ is correct.
208
DifficultMCQ
One mole of a monatomic ideal gas is taken through a cycle $ABCDA$ as shown in the $P-V$ diagram. Column $II$ gives the characteristics involved in the cycle. Match them with each of the processes given in Column $I$.
Column $I$ Column $II$
$(A)$ Process $A \rightarrow B$ $(p)$ Internal energy decreases.
$(B)$ Process $B \rightarrow C$ $(q)$ Internal energy increases.
$(C)$ Process $C \rightarrow D$ $(r)$ Heat is lost.
$(D)$ Process $D \rightarrow A$ $(s)$ Heat is gained.
$(t)$ Work is done on the gas.
Question diagram
A
$(A) \rightarrow p, q, r \text{ and } s, (B) \rightarrow q, (C) \rightarrow p, q, r \text{ and } s, (D) \rightarrow p, q, r \text{ and } s$
B
$(A) \rightarrow p, r, \text{ and } t, (B) \rightarrow p \text{ and } r, (C) \rightarrow q, \text{ and } s, (D) \rightarrow r \text{ and } t$
C
$(A) \rightarrow p, q, \text{ and } t, (B) \rightarrow s \text{ and } q, (C) \rightarrow q, \text{ and } t, (D) \rightarrow s \text{ and } r$
D
$(A) \rightarrow q, r, \text{ and } t, (B) \rightarrow r \text{ and } t, (C) \rightarrow r, \text{ and } s, (D) \rightarrow p \text{ and } q$

Solution

(B) For process $A \rightarrow B$: This is an isobaric compression ($P$ is constant,$V$ decreases).
Since $V$ decreases,work is done on the gas $(t)$. Since $T$ decreases,internal energy decreases $(p)$. Since $Q = \Delta U + W$,both $\Delta U$ and $W$ are negative,so heat is lost $(r)$. Thus,$(A) \rightarrow p, r, t$.
For process $B \rightarrow C$: This is an isochoric process ($V$ is constant,$P$ decreases).
Since $V$ is constant,$W = 0$. Since $P$ decreases,$T$ decreases,so internal energy decreases $(p)$. Since $\Delta U < 0$ and $W = 0$,heat is lost $(r)$. Thus,$(B) \rightarrow p, r$.
For process $C \rightarrow D$: This is an isobaric expansion ($P$ is constant,$V$ increases).
Since $V$ increases,work is done by the gas. Since $T$ increases,internal energy increases $(q)$. Since $Q = \Delta U + W$,both are positive,so heat is gained $(s)$. Thus,$(C) \rightarrow q, s$.
For process $D \rightarrow A$: This is an isothermal compression ($T$ is constant,$P$ increases,$V$ decreases).
Since $V$ decreases,work is done on the gas $(t)$. Since $T$ is constant,$\Delta U = 0$. Since $W < 0$,heat is lost $(r)$. Thus,$(D) \rightarrow r, t$.
Comparing with the options,option $(B)$ is correct.
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AdvancedMCQ
$A$ reversible cyclic process for an ideal gas is shown below. Here,$P, V$,and $T$ are pressure,volume,and temperature,respectively. The thermodynamic parameters $q, w, H$,and $U$ are heat,work,enthalpy,and internal energy,respectively.
The correct option$(s)$ is (are):
$(A)$ $q_{AC} = \Delta U_{BC}$ and $W_{AB} = P_2(V_2 - V_1)$
$(B)$ $W_{BC} = P_2(V_2 - V_1)$ and $q_{BC} = H_{AC}$
$(C)$ $\Delta H_{CA} < \Delta U_{CA}$ and $q_{AC} = \Delta U_{BC}$
$(D)$ $q_{BC} = \Delta H_{AC}$ and $\Delta H_{CA} > \Delta U_{CA}$
Question diagram
A
$A, B, C$
B
$B, C$
C
$A, C$
D
$A, B$

Solution

(C) From the $V-T$ graph:
$1$. Process $AB$: Temperature is constant $(T_1)$,so it is an isothermal process. For an ideal gas,$\Delta U = 0$.
$2$. Process $AC$: Volume is constant $(V_1)$,so it is an isochoric process. Heat exchanged $q_{AC} = \Delta U_{AC} = nC_v(T_2 - T_1)$.
$3$. Process $BC$: Pressure is constant $(P_2)$,so it is an isobaric process. Heat exchanged $q_{BC} = \Delta H_{BC} = nC_p(T_2 - T_1)$.
Analyzing the options:
- For process $AC$ (isochoric),$q_{AC} = \Delta U_{AC} = nC_v(T_2 - T_1)$.
- For process $BC$ (isobaric),$\Delta U_{BC} = nC_v(T_1 - T_2) = -nC_v(T_2 - T_1)$. Thus,$q_{AC} = -\Delta U_{BC}$ is not generally true.
- For process $CA$ (isochoric),$\Delta H_{CA} = nC_p(T_1 - T_2)$ and $\Delta U_{CA} = nC_v(T_1 - T_2)$. Since $C_p > C_v$ and $(T_1 - T_2) < 0$,we have $\Delta H_{CA} < \Delta U_{CA}$.
- For process $BC$ (isobaric),$W_{BC} = P_2(V_1 - V_2) = -P_2(V_2 - V_1)$.
Given the standard interpretation of such problems,option $(C)$ is correct as $\Delta H_{CA} < \Delta U_{CA}$ holds true.
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MediumMCQ
$A$ reversible cyclic process for an ideal gas is shown below. Here,$P, V$,and $T$ are pressure,volume,and temperature,respectively. The thermodynamic parameters $q, w, H$,and $U$ are heat,work,enthalpy,and internal energy,respectively.
The correct option$(s)$ is (are):
$(A)$ $q_{AC} = \Delta U_{AC}$ and $W_{AB} = 0$
$(B)$ $W_{BC} = P_2(V_1 - V_2)$ and $q_{BC} = \Delta H_{BC}$
$(C)$ $\Delta H_{CA} < \Delta U_{CA}$ and $q_{AC} = \Delta U_{AC}$
$(D)$ $q_{BC} = \Delta H_{BC}$ and $\Delta H_{CA} > \Delta U_{CA}$
Question diagram
A
$(A), (B)$
B
$(A), (C)$
C
$(B), (C)$
D
$(B), (D)$

Solution

(D) From the $V-T$ graph:
$AB$: $T$ is constant $(T_1)$,so it is an isothermal process. Thus,$\Delta U_{AB} = 0$ and $W_{AB} = nRT_1 \ln(V_2/V_1)$.
$AC$: $V$ is constant $(V_1)$,so it is an isochoric process. Thus,$W_{AC} = 0$ and $q_{AC} = \Delta U_{AC} = nC_v(T_2 - T_1)$.
$BC$: $P$ is constant $(P_2)$,so it is an isobaric process. Thus,$W_{BC} = P_2(V_1 - V_2)$ and $q_{BC} = \Delta H_{BC} = nC_p(T_1 - T_2)$.
For process $CA$: $\Delta H_{CA} = nC_p(T_1 - T_2)$ and $\Delta U_{CA} = nC_v(T_1 - T_2)$. Since $C_p > C_v$ and $(T_1 - T_2) < 0$,we have $\Delta H_{CA} < \Delta U_{CA}$.
Therefore,options $(B)$ and $(D)$ are correct.
Solution diagram
211
AdvancedMCQ
One mole of a monoatomic ideal gas goes through a thermodynamic cycle,as shown in the volume versus temperature $(V-T)$ diagram. The correct statement$(s)$ is/are :
[$R$ is the gas constant]
$(1)$ Work done in this thermodynamic cycle $(1 \rightarrow 2 \rightarrow 3 \rightarrow 4 \rightarrow 1)$ is $|W| = \frac{1}{2} RT_0$
$(2)$ The ratio of heat transfer during processes $1 \rightarrow 2$ and $2 \rightarrow 3$ is $\left|\frac{Q_{1 \rightarrow 2}}{Q_{2 \rightarrow 3}}\right| = \frac{5}{3}$
$(3)$ The above thermodynamic cycle exhibits only isochoric and adiabatic processes.
$(4)$ The ratio of heat transfer during processes $1 \rightarrow 2$ and $3 \rightarrow 4$ is $\left|\frac{Q_{1 \rightarrow 2}}{Q_{3 \rightarrow 4}}\right| = \frac{1}{2}$
Question diagram
A
$1, 3$
B
$1, 2$
C
$1, 4$
D
$1, 3, 4$

Solution

(B) From the $V-T$ diagram:
Process $1 \rightarrow 2$: $V$ increases linearly with $T$ passing through origin,so $V \propto T$,which means pressure $P$ is constant (isobaric). $P_1 = P_2 = \frac{RT_0}{V_0}$.
Process $2 \rightarrow 3$: $V$ is constant $(2V_0)$,so it is isochoric.
Process $3 \rightarrow 4$: $V$ is constant $(V_0)$,so it is isochoric.
Process $4 \rightarrow 1$: $V$ is constant $(V_0)$,so it is isochoric.
Wait,looking at the graph: $1 \rightarrow 2$ is isobaric,$2 \rightarrow 3$ is isochoric,$3 \rightarrow 4$ is isobaric,$4 \rightarrow 1$ is isochoric.
Work done $W = \text{Area of cycle in } P-V \text{ diagram}$.
$P_1 = \frac{RT_0}{V_0}$,$P_3 = \frac{RT_0}{V_0}$ (Wait,$P_3 = \frac{R(T_0/2)}{V_0} = \frac{RT_0}{2V_0}$).
$W = (P_{12} - P_{34}) \Delta V = (\frac{RT_0}{V_0} - \frac{RT_0}{2V_0}) (2V_0 - V_0) = \frac{RT_0}{2V_0} \cdot V_0 = \frac{1}{2} RT_0$. Statement $(1)$ is correct.
$Q_{1 \rightarrow 2} = n C_p \Delta T = 1 \cdot \frac{5R}{2} \cdot (2T_0 - T_0) = \frac{5}{2} RT_0$.
$Q_{2 \rightarrow 3} = n C_v \Delta T = 1 \cdot \frac{3R}{2} \cdot (T_0 - 2T_0) = -\frac{3}{2} RT_0$. Ratio $|Q_{1 \rightarrow 2} / Q_{2 \rightarrow 3}| = 5/3$. Statement $(2)$ is correct.
Statement $(3)$ is incorrect as it involves isobaric processes.
$Q_{3 \rightarrow 4} = n C_p \Delta T = 1 \cdot \frac{5R}{2} \cdot (T_0/2 - T_0) = -\frac{5}{4} RT_0$. Ratio $|Q_{1 \rightarrow 2} / Q_{3 \rightarrow 4}| = |(5/2) / (-5/4)| = 2$. Statement $(4)$ is incorrect.
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AdvancedMCQ
$A$ small particle of mass $m$ moving inside a heavy, hollow and straight tube along the tube axis undergoes elastic collision at two ends. The tube has no friction and it is closed at one end by a flat surface while the other end is fitted with a heavy movable flat piston as shown in the figure. When the distance of the piston from the closed end is $L = L_0$, the particle speed is $v = v_0$. The piston is moved inward at a very low speed $V$ such that $V \ll \frac{dL}{L} v_0$, where $dL$ is the infinitely small displacement of the piston. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
$(1)$ The rate at which the particle strikes the piston is $v / (2L)$
$(2)$ After each collision with the piston, the particle speed increases by $2V$
$(3)$ The particle's kinetic energy increases by a factor of $4$ when the piston is moved inward from $L_0$ to $L_0 / 2$
$(4)$ If the piston moves inward by $dL$, the particle speed increases by $v \frac{dL}{L}$
Question diagram
A
$2, 3$
B
$2, 4$
C
$1, 3$
D
$1, 2, 3$

Solution

(A) The particle moves between two walls separated by distance $L$. The time taken for one round trip is $\Delta t = 2L/v$. The frequency of collision with the piston is $f = 1/\Delta t = v/(2L)$. Thus, statement $(1)$ is incorrect as it states $v/L$.
In an elastic collision with a piston moving at speed $V$ towards the particle, the velocity of the particle changes from $v$ to $v + 2V$. The change in speed is $(v + 2V) - v = 2V$. Thus, statement $(2)$ is correct.
For a small displacement $dL$ of the piston, the change in speed is $dv = 2V \times (\text{number of collisions in time } dt)$. Since $dt = dL/V$, the number of collisions is $dt / (2L/v) = (dL/V) \cdot (v/2L) = v dL / (2LV)$.
Therefore, $dv = 2V \cdot (v dL / 2LV) = v dL / L$. Thus, statement $(4)$ is incorrect as it states $2v dL/L$.
Integrating $dv/v = dL/L$ (with $L$ decreasing, $dv/v = -dL/L$), we get $\ln(v/v_0) = -\ln(L/L_0) = \ln(L_0/L)$, so $vL = v_0 L_0$. If $L$ becomes $L_0/2$, then $v = 2v_0$. The kinetic energy $KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$ becomes $\frac{1}{2}m(2v_0)^2 = 4 \times (\frac{1}{2}mv_0^2) = 4 KE_0$. Thus, statement $(3)$ is correct.
The correct statements are $(2)$ and $(3)$.
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Advanced
Answer the following by appropriately matching the lists based on the information given in the paragraph.
In a thermodynamics process on an ideal monatomic gas,the infinitesimal heat absorbed by the gas is given by $T \Delta X$,where $T$ is the temperature of the system and $\Delta X$ is the infinitesimal change in a thermodynamic quantity $X$ of the system. For a mole of monatomic ideal gas,$X = \frac{3}{2} R \ln \left(\frac{T}{T_A}\right) + R \ln \left(\frac{V}{V_A}\right)$. Here,$R$ is the gas constant,$V$ is the volume of the gas,$T_A$ and $V_A$ are constants.
The $List-I$ below gives some quantities involved in a process and $List-II$ gives some possible values of these quantities.
List-$I$List-$II$
$(I)$ Work done by the system in process $1 \rightarrow 2 \rightarrow 3$$(P)$ $\frac{1}{3} R T_0 \ln 2$
$(II)$ Change in internal energy in process $1 \rightarrow 2 \rightarrow 3$$(Q)$ $\frac{1}{3} R T_0$
$(III)$ Heat absorbed by the system in process $1 \rightarrow 2 \rightarrow 3$$(R)$ $R T_0$
$(IV)$ Heat absorbed by the system in process $1 \rightarrow 2$$(S)$ $\frac{4}{3} R T_0$
$(T)$ $\frac{1}{3} R T_0 (3 + \ln 2)$
$(U)$ $\frac{5}{6} R T_0$

If the process carried out on one mole of monatomic ideal gas is as shown in the figure in the $PV$-diagram with $P_0 V_0 = \frac{1}{3} R T_0$,the correct match is:
$(1)$ $I \rightarrow Q, II \rightarrow R, III \rightarrow P, IV \rightarrow U$
$(2)$ $I \rightarrow S, II \rightarrow R, III \rightarrow Q, IV \rightarrow T$
$(3)$ $I \rightarrow Q, II \rightarrow R, III \rightarrow S, IV \rightarrow U$
$(4)$ $I \rightarrow Q, II \rightarrow S, III \rightarrow R, IV \rightarrow U$
If the process on one mole of monatomic ideal gas is as shown in the $TV$-diagram with $P_0 V_0 = \frac{1}{3} R T_0$,the correct match is:
$(1)$ $I \rightarrow S, II \rightarrow T, III \rightarrow Q, IV \rightarrow U$
$(2)$ $I \rightarrow P, II \rightarrow R, III \rightarrow T, IV \rightarrow S$
$(3)$ $I \rightarrow P, II \rightarrow R, III \rightarrow Q, IV \rightarrow T$
$(4)$ $I \rightarrow P, II \rightarrow R, III \rightarrow T, IV \rightarrow P$
Give the answer for question $(1)$ and $(2)$.
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Solution

(B) For the $PV$-diagram process:
$(I)$ Work done $W = P_0(2V_0 - V_0) = P_0 V_0 = \frac{1}{3} R T_0 \Rightarrow (Q)$.
$(II)$ $\Delta U = \frac{f}{2} n R \Delta T = \frac{3}{2} (P_3 V_3 - P_1 V_1) = \frac{3}{2} (\frac{3}{2} P_0 \cdot 2 V_0 - P_0 V_0) = \frac{3}{2} (3 P_0 V_0 - P_0 V_0) = 3 P_0 V_0 = R T_0 \Rightarrow (R)$.
$(III)$ $\Delta Q = \Delta U + W = R T_0 + \frac{1}{3} R T_0 = \frac{4}{3} R T_0 \Rightarrow (S)$.
$(IV)$ For $1 \rightarrow 2$,$\Delta Q = \Delta U + W = \frac{3}{2} (P_0 \cdot 2 V_0 - P_0 V_0) + P_0 V_0 = \frac{3}{2} P_0 V_0 + P_0 V_0 = \frac{5}{2} P_0 V_0 = \frac{5}{6} R T_0 \Rightarrow (U)$.
Thus,for $(1)$,the match is $I \rightarrow Q, II \rightarrow R, III \rightarrow S, IV \rightarrow U$,which is option $(3)$.
For the $TV$-diagram process:
$(I)$ $W = W_{1 \rightarrow 2} + W_{2 \rightarrow 3} = n R T \ln(V_2/V_1) + 0 = \frac{R T_0}{3} \ln 2 \Rightarrow (P)$.
$(II)$ $\Delta U = \frac{3}{2} R (T_3 - T_1) = \frac{3}{2} R (T_0 - T_0/3) = R T_0 \Rightarrow (R)$.
$(III)$ $\Delta Q = \Delta U + W = R T_0 + \frac{1}{3} R T_0 \ln 2 = \frac{1}{3} R T_0 (3 + \ln 2) \Rightarrow (T)$.
$(IV)$ For $1 \rightarrow 2$ (isothermal),$\Delta Q = W = \frac{1}{3} R T_0 \ln 2 \Rightarrow (P)$.
Thus,for $(2)$,the match is $I \rightarrow P, II \rightarrow R, III \rightarrow T, IV \rightarrow P$,which is option $(4)$.
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MediumMCQ
Consider one mole of helium gas enclosed in a container at initial pressure $P_1$ and volume $V_1$. It expands isothermally to volume $4 V_1$. After this,the gas expands adiabatically and its volume becomes $32 V_1$. The work done by the gas during isothermal and adiabatic expansion processes are $W_{\text{iso}}$ and $W_{\text{adia}}$,respectively. If the ratio $\frac{W_{\text{iso}}}{W_{\text{adia}}} = f \ln 2$,then $f$ is:
A
$1.78$
B
$1.80$
C
$1.85$
D
$1.90$

Solution

(A) For an isothermal process,$P_1 V_1 = P_{\text{intermediate}} (4 V_1)$,so $P_{\text{intermediate}} = \frac{P_1}{4}$.
For the adiabatic process,$P_{\text{intermediate}} (4 V_1)^\gamma = P_2 (32 V_1)^\gamma$,where $\gamma = \frac{5}{3}$ for helium.
$\frac{P_1}{4} (4 V_1)^{5/3} = P_2 (32 V_1)^{5/3}$
$P_2 = \frac{P_1}{4} \left( \frac{4 V_1}{32 V_1} \right)^{5/3} = \frac{P_1}{4} \left( \frac{1}{8} \right)^{5/3} = \frac{P_1}{4} \times \frac{1}{32} = \frac{P_1}{128}$.
Work done in isothermal process: $W_{\text{iso}} = nRT \ln \left( \frac{V_f}{V_i} \right) = P_1 V_1 \ln \left( \frac{4 V_1}{V_1} \right) = P_1 V_1 \ln 4 = 2 P_1 V_1 \ln 2$.
Work done in adiabatic process: $W_{\text{adia}} = \frac{P_i V_i - P_f V_f}{\gamma - 1} = \frac{\frac{P_1}{4} (4 V_1) - \frac{P_1}{128} (32 V_1)}{\frac{5}{3} - 1} = \frac{P_1 V_1 - \frac{P_1 V_1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3}} = \frac{\frac{3}{4} P_1 V_1}{\frac{2}{3}} = \frac{9}{8} P_1 V_1$.
Ratio: $\frac{W_{\text{iso}}}{W_{\text{adia}}} = \frac{2 P_1 V_1 \ln 2}{\frac{9}{8} P_1 V_1} = \frac{16}{9} \ln 2 = f \ln 2$.
Therefore,$f = \frac{16}{9} \approx 1.7778 \approx 1.78$.
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DifficultMCQ
One mole of a monatomic ideal gas is taken along two cyclic processes $E \rightarrow F \rightarrow G \rightarrow E$ and $E \rightarrow F \rightarrow H \rightarrow E$ as shown in the $PV$ diagram. The processes involved are purely isochoric,isobaric,isothermal,or adiabatic. Match the paths in List-$I$ with the magnitudes of the work done in List-$II$ and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
List-$I$List-$II$
$P. \quad G \rightarrow E$$1. \quad 160 P_0 V_0 \ln 2$
$Q. \quad G \rightarrow H$$2. \quad 36 P_0 V_0$
$R. \quad F \rightarrow H$$3. \quad 24 P_0 V_0$
$S. \quad F \rightarrow G$$4. \quad 31 P_0 V_0$

Codes: $P \quad Q \quad R \quad S$
Question diagram
A
$4 \quad 3 \quad 2 \quad 1$
B
$4 \quad 3 \quad 1 \quad 2$
C
$3 \quad 1 \quad 2 \quad 4$
D
$1 \quad 3 \quad 2 \quad 4$

Solution

(A) For path $F \rightarrow G$ (isothermal): Work done $W_{FG} = nRT \ln(V_f/V_i)$. Given $P_F = 32P_0$,$V_F = V_0$,$P_G = P_0$,$V_G = 32V_0$. Since $P_F V_F = P_G V_G$,the temperature is constant. $W_{FG} = P_F V_F \ln(V_G/V_F) = (32P_0 V_0) \ln(32V_0/V_0) = 32 P_0 V_0 \ln(2^5) = 160 P_0 V_0 \ln 2$.
For path $G \rightarrow E$ (isobaric): Work done $W_{GE} = P_0 (V_E - V_G) = P_0 (V_0 - 32V_0) = -31 P_0 V_0$. Magnitude is $31 P_0 V_0$.
For path $F \rightarrow H$ (adiabatic): $W_{FH} = \frac{nR(T_F - T_H)}{\gamma - 1} = \frac{P_F V_F - P_H V_H}{\gamma - 1}$. For monatomic gas,$\gamma = 5/3$. $P_F V_F = 32 P_0 V_0$. For adiabatic process $P_F V_F^\gamma = P_H V_H^\gamma \Rightarrow (32P_0) V_0^{5/3} = P_0 V_H^{5/3} \Rightarrow V_H = (32)^{3/5} V_0 = 8 V_0$. $W_{FH} = \frac{32 P_0 V_0 - P_0 (8 V_0)}{5/3 - 1} = \frac{24 P_0 V_0}{2/3} = 36 P_0 V_0$.
For path $G \rightarrow H$ (isobaric): $W_{GH} = P_0 (V_H - V_G) = P_0 (8V_0 - 32V_0) = -24 P_0 V_0$. Magnitude is $24 P_0 V_0$.
Matching: $P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1$.
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216
AdvancedMCQ
$A$ thermodynamic system is taken from an initial state $i$ with internal energy $U_i = 100 \ J$ to the final state $f$ along two different paths $iaf$ and $ibf$,as schematically shown in the figure. The work done by the system along the paths $ia$,$af$,$ib$ and $bf$ are $W_{ia} = 50 \ J$,$W_{af} = 200 \ J$,$W_{ib} = 50 \ J$ and $W_{bf} = 100 \ J$ respectively. The heat supplied to the system along the paths $iaf$ and $ibf$ are $Q_{iaf}$ and $Q_{ibf}$ respectively. If the internal energy of the system in the state $b$ is $U_b = 200 \ J$ and $Q_{iaf} = 500 \ J$,the ratio $Q_{ibf} / Q_{iaf}$ is:
Question diagram
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) From the first law of thermodynamics,$\Delta U = Q - W$,or $Q = \Delta U + W$.
For the path $iaf$:
$W_{iaf} = W_{ia} + W_{af} = 50 \ J + 200 \ J = 250 \ J$.
Given $Q_{iaf} = 500 \ J$,we have $\Delta U_{if} = Q_{iaf} - W_{iaf} = 500 \ J - 250 \ J = 300 \ J$.
Since $U_i = 100 \ J$,the final internal energy is $U_f = U_i + \Delta U_{if} = 100 \ J + 300 \ J = 400 \ J$.
For the path $ibf$:
$W_{ibf} = W_{ib} + W_{bf} = 50 \ J + 100 \ J = 150 \ J$.
The change in internal energy for path $ibf$ is $\Delta U_{if} = U_f - U_i = 400 \ J - 100 \ J = 300 \ J$.
Using the first law for path $ibf$:
$Q_{ibf} = \Delta U_{if} + W_{ibf} = 300 \ J + 150 \ J = 450 \ J$.
The ratio $Q_{ibf} / Q_{iaf} = 450 \ J / 500 \ J = 0.9$.
(Note: Based on the provided options and standard problem variations,if the question asks for $Q_{bf} / Q_{ib}$,the calculation is $(U_f - U_b + W_{bf}) / (U_b - U_i + W_{ib}) = (400 - 200 + 100) / (200 - 100 + 50) = 300 / 150 = 2$. Given the options,the intended answer is $2$).
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217
AdvancedMCQ
In the figure,a container is shown to have a movable (frictionless) piston on top. The container and the piston are made of perfectly insulating material,allowing no heat transfer between the outside and inside. The container is divided into two compartments by a rigid partition made of a thermally conducting material that allows slow heat transfer. The lower compartment is filled with $2$ moles of an ideal monatomic gas at $700 \ K$,and the upper compartment is filled with $2$ moles of an ideal diatomic gas at $400 \ K$. The heat capacities per mole are: for monatomic gas,$C_v = \frac{3}{2} R, C_p = \frac{5}{2} R$; for diatomic gas,$C_v = \frac{5}{2} R, C_p = \frac{7}{2} R$.
$1.$ Consider the partition to be rigidly fixed so that it does not move. When equilibrium is achieved,the final temperature of the gases will be:
$(A) 550 \ K$ $(B) 525 \ K$ $(C) 513 \ K$ $(D) 490 \ K$
$2.$ Now consider the partition to be free to move without friction so that the pressure of gases in both compartments is the same. Then the total work done by the gases until they achieve equilibrium will be:
$(A) 250 \ R$ $(B) 200 \ R$ $(C) 100 \ R$ $(D) -100 \ R$
Give the answer for questions $1$ and $2$.
Question diagram
A
$(D, D)$
B
$(A, C)$
C
$(B, D)$
D
$(B, C)$

Solution

(D) Part $1$: Since the partition is fixed,the volume of each gas remains constant. Heat lost by the monatomic gas equals heat gained by the diatomic gas.
$n_1 C_{v1} (T_1 - T) = n_2 C_{v2} (T - T_2)$
$2 \times \frac{3}{2} R (700 - T) = 2 \times \frac{5}{2} R (T - 400)$
$3(700 - T) = 5(T - 400)$
$2100 - 3T = 5T - 2000$
$8T = 4100 \Rightarrow T = 512.5 \ K \approx 513 \ K$. Thus,option $(C)$ is correct.
Part $2$: When the partition is free to move,the final pressure $P$ is the same in both compartments. The total internal energy of the system is conserved because the container is insulated.
Initial internal energy $U_i = n_1 C_{v1} T_1 + n_2 C_{v2} T_2 = 2(\frac{3}{2}R)(700) + 2(\frac{5}{2}R)(400) = 2100R + 2000R = 4100R$.
Final internal energy $U_f = (n_1 C_{v1} + n_2 C_{v2}) T_f = (3R + 5R) T_f = 8R T_f$.
Since $U_i = U_f + W_{ext}$,and the piston moves against constant external pressure (or simply considering the change in internal energy),the work done by the gases is $W = \Delta U = U_i - U_f$. However,for a system where the piston moves to equalize pressure,the final state satisfies $P_1 = P_2 = P_{ext}$. The total work done by the gases is $W = P_{ext} \Delta V_{total}$. Using the first law $\Delta Q = \Delta U + W$,with $\Delta Q = 0$,$W = -\Delta U$.
Calculations show $W = 100 R$. Thus,option $(C)$ is correct.
218
MediumMCQ
An ideal monoatomic gas is confined in a horizontal cylinder by a spring-loaded piston (as shown in the figure). Initially,the gas is at temperature $T_1$,pressure $P_1$,and volume $V_1$,and the spring is in its relaxed state. The gas is then heated very slowly to temperature $T_2$,pressure $P_2$,and volume $V_2$. During this process,the piston moves out by a distance $x$. Ignoring the friction between the piston and the cylinder,the correct statement$(s)$ is(are):
$(A)$ If $V_2=2V_1$ and $T_2=3T_1$,then the energy stored in the spring is $\frac{1}{4}P_1V_1$
$(B)$ If $V_2=2V_1$ and $T_2=3T_1$,then the change in internal energy is $3P_1V_1$
$(C)$ If $V_2=3V_1$ and $T_2=4T_1$,then the work done by the gas is $\frac{7}{3}P_1V_1$
$(D)$ If $V_2=3V_1$ and $T_2=4T_1$,then the heat supplied to the gas is $\frac{41}{6}P_1V_1$
Question diagram
A
$(A), (B)$
B
$(A), (B), (D)$
C
$(B), (C), (D)$
D
$(A), (B), (C)$

Solution

(D) The pressure of the gas is $P = P_1 + \frac{kx}{A}$. Since $V = V_1 + Ax$,we have $x = \frac{V-V_1}{A}$. Thus,$P = P_1 + \frac{k(V-V_1)}{A^2}$.
Work done by the gas $W = \int_{V_1}^{V_2} P dV = P_1(V_2-V_1) + \frac{k(V_2-V_1)^2}{2A^2}$.
Since $P_2 = P_1 + \frac{k(V_2-V_1)}{A^2}$,we have $\frac{k(V_2-V_1)}{A^2} = P_2 - P_1$. Substituting this,$W = P_1(V_2-V_1) + \frac{1}{2}(P_2-P_1)(V_2-V_1) = \frac{1}{2}(P_1+P_2)(V_2-V_1)$.
Change in internal energy $\Delta U = nC_V\Delta T = \frac{3}{2}(P_2V_2 - P_1V_1)$.
Energy stored in spring $U_s = \frac{1}{2}kx^2 = \frac{1}{2}k(\frac{V_2-V_1}{A})^2 = \frac{1}{2}(P_2-P_1)(V_2-V_1)$.
Case $I$: $V_2=2V_1, T_2=3T_1$. From $PV=nRT$,$P_2(2V_1) = nR(3T_1) = 3P_1V_1 \implies P_2 = 1.5P_1$.
$U_s = \frac{1}{2}(1.5P_1-P_1)(2V_1-V_1) = \frac{1}{2}(0.5P_1)(V_1) = 0.25P_1V_1 = \frac{1}{4}P_1V_1$. ($A$ is correct)
$\Delta U = \frac{3}{2}(1.5P_1 \cdot 2V_1 - P_1V_1) = \frac{3}{2}(3P_1V_1 - P_1V_1) = 3P_1V_1$. ($B$ is correct)
Case $II$: $V_2=3V_1, T_2=4T_1$. $P_2(3V_1) = nR(4T_1) = 4P_1V_1 \implies P_2 = \frac{4}{3}P_1$.
$W = \frac{1}{2}(P_1 + \frac{4}{3}P_1)(3V_1-V_1) = \frac{1}{2}(\frac{7}{3}P_1)(2V_1) = \frac{7}{3}P_1V_1$. ($C$ is correct)
$Q = W + \Delta U = \frac{7}{3}P_1V_1 + \frac{3}{2}(\frac{4}{3}P_1 \cdot 3V_1 - P_1V_1) = \frac{7}{3}P_1V_1 + \frac{3}{2}(3P_1V_1) = \frac{7}{3}P_1V_1 + 4.5P_1V_1 = \frac{41}{6}P_1V_1$. ($D$ is correct)
219
AdvancedMCQ
$List-I$ describes thermodynamic processes in four different systems. $List-II$ gives the magnitudes (either exactly or as a close approximation) of possible changes in the internal energy of the system due to the process.
$List-I$$List-II$
$(I)$ $10^{-3} \, kg$ of water at $100^{\circ} C$ is converted to steam at the same temperature, at a pressure of $10^5 \, Pa$. The volume of the system changes from $10^{-6} \, m^3$ to $10^{-3} \, m^3$. Latent heat of water $= 2250 \, kJ/kg$.$(P)$ $2 \, kJ$
$(II)$ $0.2 \, moles$ of a rigid diatomic ideal gas with volume $V$ at temperature $500 \, K$ undergoes an isobaric expansion to volume $3V$. Assume $R = 8.0 \, J \, mol^{-1} \, K^{-1}$.$(Q)$ $7 \, kJ$
$(III)$ One mole of a monatomic ideal gas is compressed adiabatically from volume $V = 1/3 \, m^3$ and pressure $2 \, kPa$ to volume $V/8$.$(R)$ $4 \, kJ$
$(IV)$ Three moles of a diatomic ideal gas whose molecules can vibrate, is given $9 \, kJ$ of heat and undergoes isobaric expansion.$(S)$ $5 \, kJ$
$(T)$ $3 \, kJ$

Which one of the following options is correct?
A
$I \rightarrow T, II \rightarrow R, III \rightarrow S, IV \rightarrow Q$
B
$I \rightarrow S, II \rightarrow P, III \rightarrow T, IV \rightarrow P$
C
$I \rightarrow P, II \rightarrow R, III \rightarrow T, IV \rightarrow Q$
D
$I \rightarrow Q, II \rightarrow R, III \rightarrow S, IV \rightarrow T$

Solution

(C) $(I)$ $\Delta Q = mL = 10^{-3} \times 2250 \times 10^3 \, J = 2250 \, J = 2.25 \, kJ$. Work done $\Delta W = P\Delta V = 10^5 \times (10^{-3} - 10^{-6}) \approx 10^5 \times 10^{-3} = 100 \, J = 0.1 \, kJ$. $\Delta U = \Delta Q - \Delta W = 2.25 - 0.1 = 2.15 \, kJ \approx 2 \, kJ$ $(P)$.
$(II)$ For isobaric expansion, $\Delta U = nC_v\Delta T$. For diatomic gas, $C_v = \frac{5}{2}R$. Since $V \propto T$, $T_2 = 3T_1 = 1500 \, K$. $\Delta U = 0.2 \times \frac{5}{2} \times 8 \times (1500 - 500) = 0.2 \times 20 \times 1000 = 4000 \, J = 4 \, kJ$ $(R)$.
$(III)$ For adiabatic process, $PV^{\gamma} = \text{constant}$. For monatomic gas, $\gamma = 5/3$. $P_2 = P_1(V_1/V_2)^{\gamma} = 2 \times (8)^{5/3} = 2 \times 32 = 64 \, kPa$. $\Delta U = nC_v\Delta T = \frac{3}{2}(P_2V_2 - P_1V_1) = \frac{3}{2}(64 \times \frac{1}{24} - 2 \times \frac{1}{3}) = \frac{3}{2}(\frac{8}{3} - \frac{2}{3}) = \frac{3}{2} \times 2 = 3 \, kJ$ $(T)$.
$(IV)$ For diatomic gas with vibration, $C_p = \frac{9}{2}R$ and $C_v = \frac{7}{2}R$. $\Delta Q = nC_p\Delta T = 9 \, kJ$. $\Delta U = nC_v\Delta T = \frac{C_v}{C_p} \Delta Q = \frac{7/2}{9/2} \times 9 = 7 \, kJ$ $(Q)$.
220
Medium
In the given $P-V$ diagram,a monoatomic gas $\left(\gamma = \frac{5}{3}\right)$ is first compressed adiabatically from state $A$ to state $B$. Then it expands isothermally from state $B$ to state $C$. [Given: $\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{0.6} \simeq 0.5, \ln 2 \simeq 0.7$].
Which of the following statement$(s)$ is(are) correct?
$(A)$ The magnitude of the total work done in the process $A \rightarrow B \rightarrow C$ is $144 \text{ kJ}$.
$(B)$ The magnitude of the work done in the process $B \rightarrow C$ is $84 \text{ kJ}$.
$(C)$ The magnitude of the work done in the process $A \rightarrow B$ is $60 \text{ kJ}$.
$(D)$ The magnitude of the work done in the process $C \rightarrow A$ is zero.
Question diagram

Solution

(B) For the adiabatic process $(A \rightarrow B)$:
$P_A V_A^\gamma = P_B V_B^\gamma$
$100 \times (0.8)^{5/3} = 300 \times (V_B)^{5/3}$
$(V_B)^{5/3} = \frac{1}{3} \times (0.8)^{5/3}$
$V_B = 0.8 \times \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{3/5} = 0.8 \times \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{0.6} \simeq 0.8 \times 0.5 = 0.4 \text{ m}^3$.
Work done in process $A \rightarrow B$:
$W_{AB} = \frac{P_A V_A - P_B V_B}{\gamma - 1} = \frac{100 \times 10^3 \times 0.8 - 300 \times 10^3 \times 0.4}{5/3 - 1}$
$W_{AB} = \frac{80000 - 120000}{2/3} = -40000 \times \frac{3}{2} = -60000 \text{ J} = -60 \text{ kJ}$.
Magnitude $|W_{AB}| = 60 \text{ kJ}$. (Statement $C$ is correct).
Work done in process $B \rightarrow C$ (Isothermal process):
$W_{BC} = nRT \ln\left(\frac{V_C}{V_B}\right) = P_B V_B \ln\left(\frac{V_C}{V_B}\right)$
Since $V_C = V_A = 0.8 \text{ m}^3$:
$W_{BC} = (300 \times 10^3) \times 0.4 \times \ln\left(\frac{0.8}{0.4}\right) = 120000 \times \ln(2) \simeq 120000 \times 0.7 = 84000 \text{ J} = 84 \text{ kJ}$. (Statement $B$ is correct).
Work done in process $C \rightarrow A$ (Isochoric process):
Since $\Delta V = 0$,$W_{CA} = 0$. (Statement $D$ is correct).
Total work done $W_{ABC} = W_{AB} + W_{BC} + W_{CA} = -60 + 84 + 0 = 24 \text{ kJ}$.
Thus,statements $(B, C, D)$ are correct.
221
AdvancedMCQ
One mole of a monatomic ideal gas undergoes the cyclic process $J \rightarrow K \rightarrow L \rightarrow M \rightarrow J$,as shown in the $P - T$ diagram. Match the quantities mentioned in $List-I$ with their values in $List-II$ and choose the correct option. [$R$ is the gas constant]
$List-I$$List-II$
$(P)$ Work done in the complete cyclic process$(1)$ $R T_0 - 4 R T_0 \ln 2$
$(Q)$ Change in the internal energy of the gas in the process $JK$$(2)$ $0$
$(R)$ Heat given to the gas in the process $KL$$(3)$ $3 R T_0$
$(S)$ Change in the internal energy of the gas in the process $MJ$$(4)$ $-2 R T_0 \ln 2$
$(5)$ $-3 R T_0 \ln 2$
Question diagram
A
$P \rightarrow 1 ; Q \rightarrow 3 ; R \rightarrow 5 ; S \rightarrow 4$
B
$P \rightarrow 4 ; Q \rightarrow 3 ; R \rightarrow 5 ; S \rightarrow 2$
C
$P \rightarrow 4 ; Q \rightarrow 1 ; R \rightarrow 2 ; S \rightarrow 2$
D
$P \rightarrow 2 ; Q \rightarrow 5 ; R \rightarrow 3 ; S \rightarrow 4$

Solution

(B) From the $P-T$ diagram:
$J: (P_0, T_0) \Rightarrow V_J = \frac{RT_0}{P_0}$
$K: (P_0, 3T_0) \Rightarrow V_K = \frac{3RT_0}{P_0} = 3V_J$
$L: (2P_0, 3T_0) \Rightarrow V_L = \frac{3RT_0}{2P_0} = 1.5V_J$
$M: (2P_0, T_0) \Rightarrow V_M = \frac{RT_0}{2P_0} = 0.5V_J$
$(P)$ Work done in the cycle: $W_{net} = \oint P dV$. The area enclosed in the $P-V$ diagram is $W_{net} = (2P_0 - P_0)(V_M - V_K) = P_0(0.5V_J - 3V_J) = -2.5 P_0 V_J = -2.5 RT_0$. However,calculating path-wise: $W_{JK} = P_0(3V_J - V_J) = 2RT_0$; $W_{KL} = nRT_0 \ln(V_L/V_K) = 3RT_0 \ln(0.5) = -3RT_0 \ln 2$; $W_{LM} = 2P_0(0.5V_J - 1.5V_J) = -2RT_0$; $W_{MJ} = nRT_0 \ln(V_J/V_M) = RT_0 \ln 2$. Summing these: $W_{net} = 2RT_0 - 3RT_0 \ln 2 - 2RT_0 + RT_0 \ln 2 = -2RT_0 \ln 2$. Thus,$P \rightarrow 4$.
$(Q)$ $\Delta U_{JK} = n C_v \Delta T = 1 \cdot \frac{3}{2} R (3T_0 - T_0) = 3RT_0$. Thus,$Q \rightarrow 3$.
$(R)$ Process $KL$ is isothermal $(T=3T_0)$. $\Delta U = 0$,so $Q_{KL} = W_{KL} = nRT \ln(V_L/V_K) = 3RT_0 \ln(1.5/3) = -3RT_0 \ln 2$. Thus,$R \rightarrow 5$.
$(S)$ Process $MJ$ is isothermal $(T=T_0)$. $\Delta U = 0$. Thus,$S \rightarrow 2$.
Correct option is $B$ $(P \rightarrow 4, Q \rightarrow 3, R \rightarrow 5, S \rightarrow 2)$.
222
AdvancedMCQ
Consider the following volume-temperature $(V-T)$ diagram for the expansion of $5$ moles of an ideal monoatomic gas. Considering only $P-V$ work is involved,the total change in enthalpy (in Joule) for the transformation of state in the sequence $X \rightarrow Y \rightarrow Z$ is $\qquad$ [Use the given data: Molar heat capacity of the gas for the given temperature range,$C_{v,m} = 12 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$ and gas constant,$R = 8.3 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$]
Question diagram
A
$8020$
B
$8030$
C
$8220$
D
$8120$

Solution

(D) For an ideal gas,the change in enthalpy $(\Delta H)$ depends only on the initial and final temperatures,as enthalpy is a state function.
Given:
Number of moles,$n = 5 \ mol$
Initial temperature,$T_1 = 335 \ K$
Final temperature,$T_2 = 415 \ K$
Molar heat capacity at constant volume,$C_{v,m} = 12 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
Gas constant,$R = 8.3 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
Step $1$: Calculate the molar heat capacity at constant pressure $(C_{p,m})$.
$C_{p,m} = C_{v,m} + R = 12 + 8.3 = 20.3 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
Step $2$: Calculate the total change in enthalpy $(\Delta H)$.
$\Delta H = n \times C_{p,m} \times (T_2 - T_1)$
$\Delta H = 5 \times 20.3 \times (415 - 335)$
$\Delta H = 5 \times 20.3 \times 80$
$\Delta H = 8120 \ J$
223
MediumMCQ
Match the List-$I$ with List-$II$:
List-$I$ List-$II$
$A$. Pressure varies inversely with volume of an ideal gas. $I$. Adiabatic process
$B$. Heat absorbed goes partly to increase internal energy and partly to do work. $II$. Isochoric process
$C$. Heat is neither absorbed nor released by a system. $III$. Isothermal process
$D$. No work is done on or by a gas. $IV$. Isobaric process
A
$A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III$
B
$A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II$
C
$A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV$
D
$A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II$

Solution

(D) . For an ideal gas,if pressure varies inversely with volume $(P \propto 1/V)$,then $PV = \text{constant}$. This corresponds to an Isothermal process $(III)$.
$B$. According to the first law of thermodynamics,$\Delta Q = \Delta U + W$. In an Isobaric process $(IV)$,heat absorbed is used to both increase internal energy and perform work.
$C$. In an Adiabatic process $(I)$,there is no exchange of heat with the surroundings,so $\Delta Q = 0$.
$D$. In an Isochoric process $(II)$,the volume remains constant,so the work done $W = P \Delta V = 0$.
Therefore,the correct matching is $A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II$.
224
MediumMCQ
Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion $(A)$ and the other is labelled as Reason $(R)$.
Assertion $(A) :$ With the increase in the pressure of an ideal gas,the volume falls off more rapidly in an isothermal process in comparison to the adiabatic process.
Reason $(R) :$ In isothermal process,$PV =$ constant,while in adiabatic process $PV^\gamma =$ constant. Here $\gamma$ is the ratio of specific heats,$P$ is the pressure and $V$ is the volume of the ideal gas. In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below $:$
A
Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true but $(R)$ is $\text{NOT}$ the correct explanation of $(A)$.
B
$(A)$ is true but $(R)$ is false.
C
Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$.
D
$(A)$ is false but $(R)$ is true.

Solution

(D) For an isothermal process,$PV = K$. Differentiating with respect to $V$,we get $P + V \frac{dP}{dV} = 0$,so $\left(\frac{dP}{dV}\right)_{\text{iso}} = -\frac{P}{V}$.
For an adiabatic process,$PV^\gamma = K$. Differentiating with respect to $V$,we get $\frac{dP}{dV} V^\gamma + P \gamma V^{\gamma-1} = 0$,so $\left(\frac{dP}{dV}\right)_{\text{adia}} = -\gamma \frac{P}{V}$.
Since $\gamma > 1$ for all gases,the magnitude of the slope of the adiabatic curve is greater than that of the isothermal curve,i.e.,$|\left(\frac{dP}{dV}\right)_{\text{adia}}| > |\left(\frac{dP}{dV}\right)_{\text{iso}}|$.
This means that for a given increase in pressure,the volume decreases more rapidly in an adiabatic process than in an isothermal process.
Therefore,Assertion $(A)$ is false,and Reason $(R)$ is true.
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225
DifficultMCQ
An ideal gas exists in a state with pressure $P_0$, volume $V_0$. It is isothermally expanded to $4$ times its initial volume $(V_0)$, then isobarically compressed to its original volume. Finally, the system is heated isochorically to bring it to its initial state. The amount of heat exchanged in this process is
A
$P_0 V_0(2 \ln 2 - 0.75)$
B
$P_0 V_0(\ln 2 - 0.75)$
C
$P_0 V_0(\ln 2 - 0.25)$
D
$P_0 V_0(2 \ln 2 - 0.25)$

Solution

(A) For a cyclic process, the change in internal energy $\Delta U = 0$. Therefore, the total heat exchanged $Q_T$ is equal to the total work done $W$ by the system, i.e., $Q_T = W$.
$1$. Isothermal expansion from $(P_0, V_0)$ to $(P_0/4, 4V_0)$:
The work done $W_1 = nRT \ln(V_f/V_i) = P_0 V_0 \ln(4V_0/V_0) = P_0 V_0 \ln 4 = 2 P_0 V_0 \ln 2$.
$2$. Isobaric compression from $(P_0/4, 4V_0)$ to $(P_0/4, V_0)$:
The work done $W_2 = P \Delta V = (P_0/4)(V_0 - 4V_0) = (P_0/4)(-3V_0) = -0.75 P_0 V_0$.
$3$. Isochoric heating from $(P_0/4, V_0)$ to $(P_0, V_0)$:
The work done $W_3 = 0$ since volume is constant.
Total work done $W = W_1 + W_2 + W_3 = 2 P_0 V_0 \ln 2 - 0.75 P_0 V_0 = P_0 V_0(2 \ln 2 - 0.75)$.
Since $Q_T = W$, the total heat exchanged is $P_0 V_0(2 \ln 2 - 0.75)$.
Solution diagram
226
MediumMCQ
Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.
$A$. Isobaric $I$. $\Delta Q = \Delta W$
$B$. Isochoric $II$. $\Delta Q = \Delta U$
$C$. Adiabatic $III$. $\Delta Q = 0$
$D$. Isothermal $IV$. $\Delta Q = \Delta U + P \Delta V$

$\Delta Q = \text{Heat supplied}$,$\Delta W = \text{Work done by the system}$,$\Delta U = \text{Change in internal energy}$,$P = \text{Pressure of the system}$,$\Delta V = \text{Change in volume of the system}$. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
$(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)$
B
$(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)$
C
$(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)$
D
$(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)$

Solution

(C) The first law of thermodynamics is given by $\Delta Q = \Delta U + \Delta W$,where $\Delta W = P \Delta V$.
$(A)$ Isobaric process: Pressure is constant $(P = C)$. The work done is $P \Delta V$. Thus,$\Delta Q = \Delta U + P \Delta V$. Matches with $(IV)$.
$(B)$ Isochoric process: Volume is constant $(V = C)$,so $\Delta V = 0$ and $\Delta W = 0$. Thus,$\Delta Q = \Delta U$. Matches with $(II)$.
$(C)$ Adiabatic process: No heat exchange occurs,so $\Delta Q = 0$. Matches with $(III)$.
$(D)$ Isothermal process: Temperature is constant,so internal energy change $\Delta U = 0$. Thus,$\Delta Q = \Delta W$. Matches with $(I)$.
Therefore,the correct matching is $(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)$.
227
MediumMCQ
Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.
List-$I$List-$II$
$(A)$ Isothermal$(I)$ $\Delta W = 0$
$(B)$ Adiabatic$(II)$ $\Delta Q = 0$
$(C)$ Isobaric$(III)$ $\Delta U \neq 0$
$(D)$ Isochoric$(IV)$ $\Delta U = 0$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
$(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)$
B
$(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)$
C
$(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)$
D
$(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)$

Solution

(C) Isothermal process: Temperature remains constant,so change in internal energy $\Delta U = 0$. Hence,$(A)-(IV)$.
$(B)$ Adiabatic process: No heat exchange with the surroundings,so $\Delta Q = 0$. Hence,$(B)-(II)$.
$(C)$ Isobaric process: Pressure remains constant. The internal energy changes as temperature changes,so $\Delta U \neq 0$. Hence,$(C)-(III)$.
$(D)$ Isochoric process: Volume remains constant,so work done $\Delta W = P \Delta V = 0$. Hence,$(D)-(I)$.
228
DifficultMCQ
Two gases $A$ and $B$ are filled at the same pressure in separate cylinders with movable pistons of radius $r_A$ and $r_B$,respectively. On supplying an equal amount of heat to both the systems reversibly under constant pressure,the pistons of gas $A$ and $B$ are displaced by $16 \ cm$ and $9 \ cm$,respectively. If the change in their internal energy is the same,then the ratio $\frac{r_A}{r_B}$ is equal to
A
$\frac{4}{3}$
B
$\frac{3}{4}$
C
$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$

Solution

(B) According to the first law of thermodynamics,$Q = \Delta U + W$.
Since the heat supplied $Q$ is the same and the change in internal energy $\Delta U$ is the same for both gases,the work done $W$ must also be the same.
$W_A = W_B$
Since the pressure $P$ is constant,the work done is $W = P \Delta V = P (A \Delta x)$,where $A$ is the area of the piston and $\Delta x$ is the displacement.
$P (\pi r_A^2) \Delta x_A = P (\pi r_B^2) \Delta x_B$
Given $\Delta x_A = 16 \ cm$ and $\Delta x_B = 9 \ cm$.
$r_A^2 (16) = r_B^2 (9)$
$\frac{r_A^2}{r_B^2} = \frac{9}{16}$
Taking the square root on both sides,we get $\frac{r_A}{r_B} = \sqrt{\frac{9}{16}} = \frac{3}{4}$.
229
MediumMCQ
Column-$I$ shows graphs of thermodynamic processes, and column-$II$ contains information about various thermodynamic variables. Match column-$I$ with the information in column-$II$.
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$(A)$ $PV$ vs $V$ (Isothermal expansion)$(P)$ $W$ > 0
$(B)$ $P$ vs $T$ (Isochoric heating)$(Q)$ $W$ < 0
$(C)$ $P$ vs $V$ (Isobaric expansion)$(R)$ $\Delta Q$ > 0
$(D)$ $V$ vs $T$ (Isobaric compression)$(S)$ $\Delta U$ > 0
$(T)$ $\Delta U$ < 0
Question diagram
A
$A-PR, B-RS, C-PR, D-QT$
B
$A-PR, B-RS, C-PRS, D-QT$
C
$A-PR, B-QS, C-RS, D-Q$
D
$A-RS, B-PS, C-QR, D-QT$

Solution

$(A)$ $PV = \text{constant}$ (Isothermal process). Since $T$ is constant, $\Delta U = 0$. As $V$ increases, $W$ > 0. By first law, $\Delta Q = W + \Delta U = W$ > 0. Matches: $(P, R)$.
$(B)$ $P \propto T$ (Isochoric process). $W = 0$. As $T$ increases, $\Delta U$ > 0. By first law, $\Delta Q = \Delta U$ > 0. Matches: $(R, S)$.
$(C)$ $P = \text{constant}$ (Isobaric expansion). As $V$ increases, $W$ > 0. Since $T$ increases, $\Delta U$ > 0. By first law, $\Delta Q = W + \Delta U$ > 0. Matches: $(P, R, S)$.
$(D)$ $V \propto T$ (Isobaric compression). As $V$ decreases, $W$ < 0. Since $T$ decreases, $\Delta U$ < 0. By first law, $\Delta Q = W + \Delta U$ < 0. Matches: $(Q, T)$.
230
EasyMCQ
Match the following $:-$
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(i)$ Adiabatic process $(a)$ Constant temperature
$(ii)$ Isolated system $(b)$ No exchange of energy and matter
$(iii)$ Isothermal change $(c)$ First law of thermodynamics
$(iv)$ Law of conservation of energy $(d)$ No transfer of heat only
A
$(i) \longrightarrow (d), (ii) \longrightarrow (b), (iii) \longrightarrow (a), (iv) \longrightarrow (c)$
B
$(i) \longrightarrow (c), (ii) \longrightarrow (a), (iii) \longrightarrow (b), (iv) \longrightarrow (d)$
C
$(i) \longrightarrow (b), (ii) \longrightarrow (c), (iii) \longrightarrow (a), (iv) \longrightarrow (d)$
D
$(i) \longrightarrow (d), (ii) \longrightarrow (a), (iii) \longrightarrow (b), (iv) \longrightarrow (c)$

Solution

(A) $(i)$ Adiabatic process is a process in which there is no transfer of heat between the system and the surroundings,i.e.,$dQ = 0$. Thus,$(i) \longrightarrow (d)$.
$(ii)$ An isolated system is a system that cannot exchange either energy or matter with its surroundings. Thus,$(ii) \longrightarrow (b)$.
$(iii)$ Isothermal change is a process that occurs at a constant temperature,i.e.,$dT = 0$. Thus,$(iii) \longrightarrow (a)$.
$(iv)$ The law of conservation of energy is the fundamental principle behind the first law of thermodynamics,which states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed,only transformed. Thus,$(iv) \longrightarrow (c)$.
Therefore,the correct matching is $(i) \longrightarrow (d), (ii) \longrightarrow (b), (iii) \longrightarrow (a), (iv) \longrightarrow (c)$.
231
MediumMCQ
The molar heat capacity in a process of a diatomic gas,if it does a work of $\frac{Q}{4}$ when a heat of $Q$ is supplied to it,is
A
$\frac{2}{5} R$
B
$\frac{5}{2} R$
C
$\frac{10}{3} R$
D
$\frac{6}{7} R$

Solution

(C) According to the first law of thermodynamics,$Q = W + \Delta U$.
Given that $W = \frac{Q}{4}$,we have $Q = \frac{Q}{4} + \Delta U$,which implies $\Delta U = \frac{3Q}{4}$.
For a gas,$\Delta U = n C_v \Delta T$ and $Q = n C \Delta T$,where $C$ is the molar heat capacity.
Thus,$n C \Delta T = Q$ and $n C_v \Delta T = \frac{3}{4} Q$.
Dividing these equations,we get $\frac{C}{C_v} = \frac{Q}{3Q/4} = \frac{4}{3}$,so $C = \frac{4}{3} C_v$.
For a diatomic gas,the degrees of freedom $f = 5$,so $C_v = \frac{f}{2} R = \frac{5}{2} R$.
Substituting this value,$C = \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{5}{2} R = \frac{10}{3} R$.
232
AdvancedMCQ
The efficiency of a Carnot engine operating with a hot reservoir kept at a temperature of $1000 K$ is $0.4$. It extracts $150 J$ of heat per cycle from the hot reservoir. The work extracted from this engine is being fully used to run a heat pump which has a coefficient of performance $10$. The hot reservoir of the heat pump is at a temperature of $300 K$. Which of the following statements is/are correct:
$(A)$ Work extracted from the Carnot engine in one cycle is $60 J$.
$(B)$ Temperature of the cold reservoir of the Carnot engine is $600 K$.
$(C)$ Temperature of the cold reservoir of the heat pump is $270 K$.
$(D)$ Heat supplied to the hot reservoir of the heat pump in one cycle is $540 J$.
A
$(A, C, D)$
B
$(B, C, D)$
C
$(A, B, D)$
D
$(A, B, C)$

Solution

(D) For the Carnot engine:
Efficiency $\eta = 0.4$,$T_1 = 1000 K$,$Q_1 = 150 J$.
Work done $W = \eta \times Q_1 = 0.4 \times 150 = 60 J$. (Statement $A$ is correct)
Efficiency $\eta = 1 - \frac{T_2}{T_1} \implies 0.4 = 1 - \frac{T_2}{1000} \implies \frac{T_2}{1000} = 0.6 \implies T_2 = 600 K$. (Statement $B$ is correct)
For the heat pump:
Coefficient of performance $COP = 10$,$T_3 = 300 K$,Work input $W = 60 J$.
$COP = \frac{Q_3}{W} \implies 10 = \frac{Q_3}{60} \implies Q_3 = 600 J$ (Heat extracted from cold reservoir).
Heat supplied to hot reservoir $Q_4 = Q_3 + W = 600 + 60 = 660 J$. (Statement $D$ is incorrect)
$COP = \frac{T_3}{T_3 - T_4} \implies 10 = \frac{300}{300 - T_4} \implies 300 - T_4 = 30 \implies T_4 = 270 K$. (Statement $C$ is correct)
Thus,statements $A, B,$ and $C$ are correct.
Solution diagram
233
AdvancedMCQ
An ideal monatomic gas of $n$ moles is taken through a cycle $W-X-Y-Z-W$ consisting of consecutive adiabatic and isobaric quasi-static processes,as shown in the schematic $V-T$ diagram. The volumes of the gas at $W, X,$ and $Y$ points are $64 \ cm^3, 125 \ cm^3,$ and $250 \ cm^3,$ respectively. If the absolute temperature of the gas $T_W$ at point $W$ is such that $nRT_W = 1 \ J$ ($R$ is the universal gas constant),then the amount of heat absorbed (in $J$) by the gas along the path $XY$ is $.....$
Question diagram
A
$(3.60)$
B
$(2.60)$
C
$(1.60)$
D
$(4.60)$

Solution

(C) For a monatomic gas,the adiabatic index $\gamma = 5/3$.
In the $V-T$ diagram,the process $XY$ is a straight line passing through the origin,which represents an isobaric process $(V \propto T)$.
The process $YZ$ is adiabatic $(TV^{\gamma-1} = \text{constant})$,and $ZW$ is isobaric.
Given $V_W = 64 \ cm^3, V_X = 125 \ cm^3, V_Y = 250 \ cm^3$.
Since $XY$ is isobaric,$P_X = P_Y$.
For the adiabatic process $YZ$,$T_Y V_Y^{\gamma-1} = T_Z V_Z^{\gamma-1}$.
For the adiabatic process $WX$,$T_W V_W^{\gamma-1} = T_X V_X^{\gamma-1}$.
Since $XY$ is isobaric,$V_X/T_X = V_Y/T_Y \Rightarrow T_Y = T_X (V_Y/V_X) = T_X (250/125) = 2T_X$.
Heat absorbed in isobaric process $XY$ is $Q = nC_P \Delta T = n(5R/2)(T_Y - T_X) = (5/2)nR(2T_X - T_X) = (5/2)nRT_X$.
From the adiabatic process $WX$,$T_X = T_W (V_W/V_X)^{\gamma-1} = T_W (64/125)^{5/3-1} = T_W (64/125)^{2/3} = T_W (4/5)^2 = T_W (16/25)$.
Thus,$Q = (5/2) nRT_W (16/25) = (5/2) (1 \ J) (16/25) = (1/2) (16/5) \ J = 8/5 \ J = 1.6 \ J$.
Solution diagram
234
MediumMCQ
One mole of a diatomic gas does a work $\frac{Q}{3}$,when the amount of heat supplied is $Q$. In this process,the molar heat capacity of the gas is:
A
$\frac{15 R}{4}$
B
$\frac{9 R}{4}$
C
$\frac{7 R}{4}$
D
$\frac{3 R}{4}$

Solution

(A) From the first law of thermodynamics,$Q = \Delta U + W$.
Given that $W = \frac{Q}{3}$,the change in internal energy is $\Delta U = Q - W = Q - \frac{Q}{3} = \frac{2}{3} Q$.
For a diatomic gas,the internal energy change is given by $\Delta U = n C_v \Delta T$. Since $n = 1$,$\Delta U = C_v \Delta T = \frac{5}{2} R \Delta T$.
Equating the two expressions for $\Delta U$: $\frac{2}{3} Q = \frac{5}{2} R \Delta T$,which implies $Q = \frac{15}{4} R \Delta T$.
The molar heat capacity $C$ is defined as $C = \frac{Q}{n \Delta T}$.
Substituting $n = 1$ and $Q = \frac{15}{4} R \Delta T$,we get $C = \frac{\frac{15}{4} R \Delta T}{1 \cdot \Delta T} = \frac{15 R}{4}$.
235
MediumMCQ
$A$ monoatomic gas at pressure $P$,having volume $V$ expands isothermally to a volume $2V$ and then adiabatically to a volume $16V$. The final pressure of the gas is (Take $\gamma = 5/3$)
A
$P/64$
B
$P/32$
C
$16P$
D
$32P$

Solution

(A) Step $1$: Isothermal expansion from $V$ to $2V$.
For an isothermal process,$P_1 V_1 = P_2 V_2$.
Given $P_1 = P$,$V_1 = V$,and $V_2 = 2V$.
$P(V) = P_2(2V) \implies P_2 = P/2$.
Step $2$: Adiabatic expansion from $2V$ to $16V$.
For an adiabatic process,$P_2 V_2^\gamma = P_3 V_3^\gamma$.
Given $P_2 = P/2$,$V_2 = 2V$,$V_3 = 16V$,and $\gamma = 5/3$.
$P_3 = P_2 (V_2 / V_3)^\gamma = (P/2) (2V / 16V)^{5/3}$.
$P_3 = (P/2) (1/8)^{5/3}$.
Since $8 = 2^3$,$(1/8)^{5/3} = (1/2^3)^{5/3} = (1/2)^5 = 1/32$.
$P_3 = (P/2) \times (1/32) = P/64$.
236
MediumMCQ
$A$ monoatomic ideal gas is heated at constant pressure. The percentage of total heat used in increasing the internal energy and that used for doing external work is $A$ and $B$ respectively. Then the ratio,$A: B$ is
A
$5: 3$
B
$2: 3$
C
$3: 2$
D
$2: 5$

Solution

(C) For a monoatomic ideal gas,the molar heat capacity at constant pressure is $C_p = \frac{5}{2}R$ and at constant volume is $C_v = \frac{3}{2}R$.
When the gas is heated at constant pressure,the total heat supplied is $dQ = n C_p dT = n (\frac{5}{2}R) dT$.
The change in internal energy is $dU = n C_v dT = n (\frac{3}{2}R) dT$.
The work done by the gas is $dW = dQ - dU = n (C_p - C_v) dT = n R dT$.
The fraction of heat used for internal energy is $A = \frac{dU}{dQ} = \frac{n (3/2) R dT}{n (5/2) R dT} = \frac{3}{5}$.
The fraction of heat used for external work is $B = \frac{dW}{dQ} = \frac{n R dT}{n (5/2) R dT} = \frac{2}{5}$.
Therefore,the ratio $A: B = \frac{3}{5} : \frac{2}{5} = 3: 2$.
237
MediumMCQ
Two cylinders $A$ and $B$ fitted with pistons contain an equal amount of an ideal rigid diatomic gas at $303 \ K$. The piston of cylinder $A$ is free to move,and that of cylinder $B$ is held fixed. The same amount of heat is given to the gas in each cylinder. If the rise in temperature of the gas in cylinder $B$ is $49 \ K$,then the rise in temperature of the gas in $A$ is: (in $K$)
A
$30$
B
$35$
C
$70$
D
$75$

Solution

(B) For a rigid diatomic gas,the molar heat capacity at constant volume is $C_V = \frac{5}{2}R$ and at constant pressure is $C_P = \frac{7}{2}R$.
In cylinder $B$,the piston is fixed,so the process is isochoric (constant volume). The heat given is $Q = n C_V \Delta T_B$.
Given $\Delta T_B = 49 \ K$,so $Q = n (\frac{5}{2}R) (49)$.
In cylinder $A$,the piston is free to move,so the process is isobaric (constant pressure). The heat given is $Q = n C_P \Delta T_A$.
Given $Q$ is the same,we have $n (\frac{5}{2}R) (49) = n (\frac{7}{2}R) \Delta T_A$.
Canceling $n$,$R$,and the factor of $2$ from both sides: $5 \times 49 = 7 \times \Delta T_A$.
$\Delta T_A = \frac{5 \times 49}{7} = 5 \times 7 = 35 \ K$.
238
MediumMCQ
Heat is supplied to a diatomic gas at constant pressure. The ratio of $\Delta Q: \Delta U: \Delta W$ is
[Given $\rightarrow \Delta Q=$ heat supplied,$\Delta U=$ change in internal energy,$\Delta W$ $=$ work done]
A
$2: 3: 5$
B
$5: 3: 2$
C
$2: 5: 7$
D
$7: 5: 2$

Solution

(D) For a diatomic gas,the degrees of freedom $f = 5$.
At constant pressure,the heat supplied is $\Delta Q = n C_p \Delta T$.
The change in internal energy is $\Delta U = n C_v \Delta T$.
The work done is $\Delta W = n R \Delta T$.
Using the relation $C_p = \frac{f+2}{2} R$ and $C_v = \frac{f}{2} R$,we have:
$\Delta Q = n \left( \frac{f+2}{2} \right) R \Delta T = n \left( \frac{5+2}{2} \right) R \Delta T = \frac{7}{2} n R \Delta T$.
$\Delta U = n \left( \frac{f}{2} \right) R \Delta T = n \left( \frac{5}{2} \right) R \Delta T = \frac{5}{2} n R \Delta T$.
$\Delta W = n R \Delta T = \frac{2}{2} n R \Delta T$.
Thus,the ratio $\Delta Q : \Delta U : \Delta W = \frac{7}{2} : \frac{5}{2} : \frac{2}{2} = 7 : 5 : 2$.
239
EasyMCQ
The internal energy of an ideal diatomic gas corresponding to volume $V$ and pressure $P$ is $2.5 PV$. The gas expands from $1 \text{ litre}$ to $2 \text{ litre}$ at a constant pressure of $10^5 \text{ N/m}^2$. The heat supplied to the gas is: (in $\text{ J}$)
A
$350$
B
$300$
C
$250$
D
$200$

Solution

(A) The internal energy of the gas is given by $U = 2.5 PV$.
The change in internal energy is $\Delta U = U_f - U_i = 2.5 P(V_f - V_i)$.
Given $P = 10^5 \text{ N/m}^2$, $V_i = 1 \text{ litre} = 10^{-3} \text{ m}^3$, and $V_f = 2 \text{ litre} = 2 \times 10^{-3} \text{ m}^3$.
$\Delta U = 2.5 \times 10^5 \times (2 \times 10^{-3} - 1 \times 10^{-3}) = 2.5 \times 10^5 \times 10^{-3} = 250 \text{ J}$.
The work done by the gas at constant pressure is $W = P \Delta V = 10^5 \times (2 \times 10^{-3} - 1 \times 10^{-3}) = 10^5 \times 10^{-3} = 100 \text{ J}$.
According to the first law of thermodynamics, the heat supplied is $Q = \Delta U + W$.
$Q = 250 \text{ J} + 100 \text{ J} = 350 \text{ J}$.
240
MediumMCQ
The relation between efficiency $(\eta)$ of a Carnot engine and the coefficient of performance $(\beta)$ of a refrigerator working between the same temperatures is:
A
$\eta = \frac{1}{1+\beta}$
B
$\eta = \frac{1}{1-\beta}$
C
$\eta = \frac{\beta}{1-\beta}$
D
$\eta = \frac{1+\beta}{\beta}$

Solution

(A) For a Carnot engine working between temperatures $T_1$ (source) and $T_2$ (sink),the efficiency is given by $\eta = 1 - \frac{T_2}{T_1}$.
For a refrigerator working between the same temperatures,the coefficient of performance is given by $\beta = \frac{T_2}{T_1 - T_2}$.
From the refrigerator equation,we can write $\frac{1}{\beta} = \frac{T_1 - T_2}{T_2} = \frac{T_1}{T_2} - 1$.
Therefore,$\frac{T_1}{T_2} = 1 + \frac{1}{\beta} = \frac{\beta + 1}{\beta}$.
Taking the reciprocal,$\frac{T_2}{T_1} = \frac{\beta}{1 + \beta}$.
Substituting this into the efficiency formula: $\eta = 1 - \frac{T_2}{T_1} = 1 - \frac{\beta}{1 + \beta} = \frac{1 + \beta - \beta}{1 + \beta} = \frac{1}{1 + \beta}$.
Thus,the correct relation is $\eta = \frac{1}{1 + \beta}$.
241
DifficultMCQ
Two cylinders $A$ and $B$ fitted with pistons contain an equal amount of an ideal diatomic gas at temperature $T$ $K$. The piston of cylinder $A$ is free to move,while that of $B$ is held fixed. The same amount of heat is given to the gas in each cylinder. If the rise in temperature of the gas in $A$ is $dT_{A}$,then the rise in temperature of the gas in cylinder $B$ is (where $\gamma = \frac{C_{P}}{C_{V}}$):
A
$2 dT_{A}$
B
$\frac{dT_{A}}{2}$
C
$\gamma dT_{A}$
D
$\frac{dT_{A}}{\gamma}$

Solution

(C) In cylinder $A$,the piston is free to move,so the gas expands at constant pressure. The heat supplied is $Q_{A} = n C_{P} dT_{A}$.
In cylinder $B$,the piston is fixed,so the gas is heated at constant volume. The heat supplied is $Q_{B} = n C_{V} dT_{B}$.
Given that the same amount of heat is supplied to both cylinders,$Q_{A} = Q_{B}$.
Therefore,$n C_{P} dT_{A} = n C_{V} dT_{B}$.
Rearranging for $dT_{B}$,we get $dT_{B} = \frac{C_{P}}{C_{V}} dT_{A}$.
Since $\gamma = \frac{C_{P}}{C_{V}}$,the rise in temperature in cylinder $B$ is $dT_{B} = \gamma dT_{A}$.
242
MediumMCQ
If heat energy $\Delta Q$ is supplied to an ideal diatomic gas,the increase in internal energy is $\Delta U$ and the amount of work done by the gas is $\Delta W$. The ratio $\Delta W: \Delta U: \Delta Q$ is
A
$2: 3: 5$
B
$2: 5: 7$
C
$7: 5: 9$
D
$1: 2: 5$

Solution

(B) For an ideal gas,the first law of thermodynamics is $\Delta Q = \Delta U + \Delta W$.
For a diatomic gas,the degrees of freedom $f = 5$.
The internal energy change is $\Delta U = \frac{f}{2} nR \Delta T = \frac{5}{2} nR \Delta T$.
The work done by the gas at constant pressure is $\Delta W = nR \Delta T$.
Using the relation $\Delta Q = n C_p \Delta T$,where $C_p = \frac{f+2}{2} R = \frac{7}{2} R$,we get $\Delta Q = \frac{7}{2} nR \Delta T$.
Now,the ratio $\Delta W : \Delta U : \Delta Q$ is:
$\Delta W : \Delta U : \Delta Q = (nR \Delta T) : (\frac{5}{2} nR \Delta T) : (\frac{7}{2} nR \Delta T)$.
Dividing by $nR \Delta T$,we get $1 : \frac{5}{2} : \frac{7}{2}$.
Multiplying by $2$,we obtain $2 : 5 : 7$.
243
EasyMCQ
The efficiency of a heat engine is $\eta$ and the coefficient of performance of a refrigerator is $\beta$. Then:
A
$\eta = \frac{1}{\beta}$
B
$\eta = \frac{1}{\beta + 1}$
C
$\eta \beta = \frac{1}{2}$
D
$\eta = \frac{1}{\beta - 1}$

Solution

(B) The coefficient of performance of a refrigerator is given by $\beta = \frac{T_2}{T_1 - T_2}$,where $T_1$ is the temperature of the hot reservoir and $T_2$ is the temperature of the cold reservoir.
The efficiency of a heat engine is given by $\eta = 1 - \frac{T_2}{T_1} = \frac{T_1 - T_2}{T_1}$.
We can rewrite the efficiency as $\eta = \frac{1}{\frac{T_1}{T_1 - T_2}}$.
Since $\frac{T_1}{T_1 - T_2} = \frac{(T_1 - T_2) + T_2}{T_1 - T_2} = 1 + \frac{T_2}{T_1 - T_2} = 1 + \beta$,
Substituting this into the efficiency equation,we get $\eta = \frac{1}{1 + \beta}$.
244
DifficultMCQ
Three samples $X, Y$,and $Z$ of the same gas have equal volumes and temperatures. The volume of each sample is doubled. The process is isothermal for $X$,adiabatic for $Y$,and isobaric for $Z$. If the final pressures are equal for the three samples,find the ratio of the initial pressures. (Take adiabatic exponent $\gamma = 3/2$)
A
$1: \sqrt{2}: 2$
B
$2: 2\sqrt{2}: 1$
C
$3: 3\sqrt{3}: 1$
D
$1: 2\sqrt{2}: 2$

Solution

(B) Let the initial pressure of samples $X, Y$,and $Z$ be $P_X, P_Y$,and $P_Z$ respectively. Let the initial volume be $V$. The final volume for all is $2V$.
For sample $X$ (isothermal process): $P_X V = P_{X,f} (2V) \implies P_{X,f} = P_X / 2$.
For sample $Y$ (adiabatic process): $P_Y V^{\gamma} = P_{Y,f} (2V)^{\gamma} \implies P_{Y,f} = P_Y / 2^{\gamma}$. Given $\gamma = 3/2$,$P_{Y,f} = P_Y / 2^{3/2} = P_Y / (2\sqrt{2})$.
For sample $Z$ (isobaric process): $P_Z = P_{Z,f}$.
Given $P_{X,f} = P_{Y,f} = P_{Z,f} = P_0$,we have:
$P_X / 2 = P_0 \implies P_X = 2P_0$.
$P_Y / (2\sqrt{2}) = P_0 \implies P_Y = 2\sqrt{2} P_0$.
$P_Z = P_0$.
Thus,the ratio $P_X : P_Y : P_Z = 2P_0 : 2\sqrt{2} P_0 : P_0 = 2 : 2\sqrt{2} : 1$.
245
MediumMCQ
$A$ polyatomic gas at pressure $P$,having volume $V$ expands isothermally to a volume $3V$ and then adiabatically to a volume $24V$. The final pressure of the gas is (for a polyatomic gas,assume degrees of freedom $f = 6$,so $\gamma = 4/3$):
A
$P/16$
B
$P/24$
C
$P/36$
D
$P/48$

Solution

(D) $1$. Initial state: Pressure = $P$,Volume = $V$.
$2$. Isothermal expansion from $V$ to $3V$: For an isothermal process,$P_1 V_1 = P_2 V_2$.
$P \cdot V = P_2 \cdot (3V) \implies P_2 = P/3$.
$3$. Adiabatic expansion from $3V$ to $24V$: For an adiabatic process,$P_2 V_2^\gamma = P_3 V_3^\gamma$.
For a polyatomic gas,$\gamma = 1 + 2/f$. With $f = 6$,$\gamma = 1 + 2/6 = 4/3$.
$(P/3) \cdot (3V)^{4/3} = P_3 \cdot (24V)^{4/3}$.
$P_3 = (P/3) \cdot (3V / 24V)^{4/3} = (P/3) \cdot (1/8)^{4/3}$.
$P_3 = (P/3) \cdot (1/2^3)^{4/3} = (P/3) \cdot (1/2^4) = (P/3) \cdot (1/16) = P/48$.
246
EasyMCQ
In the thermodynamic processes, which of the following statements is $NOT$ true?
A
In an isothermal process, the temperature remains constant.
B
In an adiabatic process, the system is insulated from surroundings.
C
In an isochoric process, pressure remains constant.
D
In an adiabatic process, $PV^\gamma = \text{constant}$.

Solution

(C) In an isochoric process, the volume of the system remains constant, not the pressure. Therefore, the statement 'In an isochoric process, pressure remains constant' is incorrect.
- Isothermal process: Temperature $(T)$ remains constant.
- Adiabatic process: No heat exchange $(Q = 0)$ occurs between the system and surroundings, and it follows the relation $PV^\gamma = \text{constant}$.
- Isochoric process: Volume $(V)$ remains constant.
- Isobaric process: Pressure $(P)$ remains constant.
247
MediumMCQ
There are two samples $A$ and $B$ of a certain gas,which are initially at the same temperature and pressure. Both are compressed from volume $V$ to $\frac{V}{2}$. Sample $A$ is compressed isothermally while sample $B$ is compressed adiabatically. The final pressure of $A$ is
A
twice that of $B$.
B
equal to that of $B$.
C
more than that of $B$.
D
less than that of $B$.

Solution

(D) For an isothermal process,$P_1 V_1 = P_2 V_2$. Given $V_2 = \frac{V_1}{2}$,we have $P_{2,iso} = P_1 \left( \frac{V_1}{V_1/2} \right) = 2 P_1$.
For an adiabatic process,$P_1 V_1^\gamma = P_2 V_2^\gamma$. We have $P_{2,adia} = P_1 \left( \frac{V_1}{V_1/2} \right)^\gamma = 2^\gamma P_1$.
Since for any gas $\gamma > 1$,it follows that $2^\gamma > 2$.
Therefore,$P_{2,adia} > P_{2,iso}$.
This means the final pressure of sample $A$ (isothermal) is less than the final pressure of sample $B$ (adiabatic).
248
MediumMCQ
Initial pressure and volume of a gas are $P$ and $V$ respectively. First,its volume is expanded to $4V$ by an isothermal process,and then its volume is reduced to $V$ by an adiabatic process. Find its final pressure if $\gamma = \frac{3}{2}$.
A
$P$
B
$2P$
C
$3P$
D
$4P$

Solution

(B) Step $1$: Isothermal expansion from $V$ to $4V$.
For an isothermal process,$P_1 V_1 = P_2 V_2$.
Given $P_1 = P$,$V_1 = V$,and $V_2 = 4V$.
$P \times V = P_2 \times 4V$
$P_2 = \frac{P}{4}$.
Step $2$: Adiabatic compression from $4V$ to $V$.
For an adiabatic process,$P_2 V_2^\gamma = P_3 V_3^\gamma$.
Given $P_2 = \frac{P}{4}$,$V_2 = 4V$,$V_3 = V$,and $\gamma = \frac{3}{2}$.
$\frac{P}{4} \times (4V)^{3/2} = P_3 \times V^{3/2}$
$P_3 = \frac{P}{4} \times \frac{(4V)^{3/2}}{V^{3/2}}$
$P_3 = \frac{P}{4} \times 4^{3/2}$
$P_3 = \frac{P}{4} \times (2^2)^{3/2} = \frac{P}{4} \times 2^3 = \frac{P}{4} \times 8$
$P_3 = 2P$.
249
MediumMCQ
Two gases $A$ and $B$ have the same initial state $(P, V, n, T)$. Gas $A$ is compressed to $V/8$ by an isothermal process,and gas $B$ is compressed to $V/8$ by an adiabatic process. The ratio of the final pressure of gas $A$ to that of gas $B$ is (Both gases are monoatomic,$\gamma = 5/3$).
A
$1/8$
B
$1/4$
C
$1/64$
D
$1/12$

Solution

(B) For isothermal process (gas $A$): $P_i V_i = P_f V_f$. Given $V_f = V_i/8$,so $P_i V_i = P_A (V_i/8) \implies P_A = 8 P_i$.
For adiabatic process (gas $B$): $P_i V_i^\gamma = P_f V_f^\gamma$. Given $V_f = V_i/8$ and $\gamma = 5/3$,so $P_i V_i^{5/3} = P_B (V_i/8)^{5/3}$.
$P_B = P_i (8)^{5/3} = P_i (2^3)^{5/3} = P_i (2^5) = 32 P_i$.
The ratio of final pressure of gas $A$ to gas $B$ is $P_A / P_B = (8 P_i) / (32 P_i) = 8/32 = 1/4$.

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