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0.08text kg of air is heated at constant volume through 5^circtextC. The specific heat of air at constant volume is 0.17text kcal/kg^circtextC and J = 4.18text joule/cal. The change in its internal energy is approximately:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Q = Delta U + W Since the volume is constant, work done W = 0, leading to: Delta U = Q = m c_v Delta T ### Core Logic Given values: m = 0.08text kg c_v = 0.17text kcal/kg^circtextC = 0.17 times 10^3text cal/kg^circtextC Delta T = 5^circtextC J = 4.18text J/cal ### Step 1: Metric conversion and computing value Delta U = 0.08 times (0.17 times 10^3) times 5 times 4.18 Delta U = 0.08 times 170 times 5 times 4.18 Delta U = 68 times 4.18 simeq 284.24text J approx 284text J ### Pattern Recognition Isochoric processes channel total thermal input strictly into core state configurations, converting raw metric calories directly to standard mechanical Joules via mechanical equivalent factors (J). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics

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Q13 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening Cyclic Processes
The magnitude of heat exchanged by a system for the given cyclic process ABCA (as shown in figure
Cyclic semi-circular P-V process indicator diagram Q13
The image shows a P-V cycle consisting of a horizontal line from C to A and a semicircular loop from A back to C via B.
) is (in SI unit)
  • A. 10pi
  • B. 5pi
  • C. zero
  • D. 40pi

Solution

### Related Formula From the first law of thermodynamics for a complete cycle: Delta U = 0 implies Q = W = textArea of the loop ### Core Logic The graph shows a semicircle in a Ptext-V indicator diagram.
P-V cycle geometry calculation graph Q13
The image shows a P-V cycle consisting of a horizontal line from C to A and a semicircular loop from A back to C via B.
- Pressure dimension diameter: Delta P = 400 - 200 = 200\ mathrmkPa = 200 times 10^3\ mathrmPa - Volume dimension diameter: Delta V = 400 - 200 = 200\ mathrmcc = 200 times 10^-6\ mathrmm^3 Radius along Pressure axis: R_P = 100 times 10^3\ mathrmPa Radius along Volume axis: R_V = 100 times 10^-6\ mathrmm^3 Area of the closed semicircular path: W = frac12 pi R_P R_V W = frac12 times pi times (100 times 10^3) times (100 times 10^-6) W = frac10pi2 = 5pi\ mathrmJ Since Q = W, the heat exchanged has a magnitude of 5pi\ mathrmJ. ### Pattern Recognition For a cycle on an indicator chart with mismatched scales, use the elliptic area template pi a b (or frac12pi a b for a half-ellipse/semicircle). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics
Q20 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Thermodynamic Processes
An ideal gas goes from an initial state to final state. During the process, the pressure of gas increases linearly with temperature. A. The work done by gas during the process is zero. B. The heat added to gas is different from change in its internal energy. C. The volume of the gas is increased. D. The internal energy of the gas is increased. E. The process is isochoric (constant volume process) Choose the correct answer from the options given below :-
  • A. A, B, C, D Only
  • B. A, D, E Only
  • C. E Only
  • D. A, C Only

Solution

### Related Formula From the Ideal Gas Law: PV = nRT According to the First Law of Thermodynamics: Delta Q = Delta U + W ### Core Logic The question states that pressure increases linearly with temperature, which means their ratio is constant : P = kT implies fracPT = textconstant Since fracPT = fracnRV, the volume V must remain constant throughout the process. This identifies it as an isochoric process (Statement E is true). ### Step 1: Evaluate All Statements * Statement A: True. In an isochoric process, dV = 0 implies W = int P dV = 0. * Statement B: False. Since work is zero, the First Law simplifies to Delta Q = Delta U, meaning heat added equals the change in internal energy. * Statement C: False. Volume is constant, so it does not increase. * Statement D: True. As pressure increases linearly with temperature, temperature increases, which causes the internal energy of the gas to increase. ### Step 2: Final Selection Gathering the true statements (A, D, and E) points directly to Option (2). ### Pattern Recognition A linear P-T line passing through the origin always indicates a constant volume graph. For constant volume graphs, work done is zero, which simplifies the first law calculation. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics
Q25 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Specific Heat Capacities of Gases
The temperature of 1 mole of an ideal monoatomic gas is increased by 50^circC at constant pressure. The total heat added and change in internal energy are E_1 and E_2, respectively. If fracE_1E_2=fracx9 then the value of x is
Numerical Answer. Answer: 15 to 15

Solution

### Related Formula For an ideal gas thermodynamic process: * Total heat added at constant pressure (isobaric process) is : E_1 = n C_P Delta T * Total change in internal energy is given by : E_2 = n C_V Delta T The ratio of specific heat capacities is defined as: gamma = fracC_PC_V ### Core Logic Taking the ratio of the two energy expressions[cite: 179, 823]: fracE_1E_2 = fracn C_P Delta Tn C_V Delta T = fracC_PC_V = gamma ### Step 1: Evaluating for a Monoatomic Gas For an ideal monoatomic gas, the degrees of freedom are f = 3. This gives an adiabatic index of : gamma = 1 + frac2f = 1 + frac23 = frac53 Equating this value to the given ratio expression [cite: 179, 826]: frac53 = fracx9 x = frac5 times 93 = 15 ### Pattern Recognition The ratio of heat added to the change in internal energy during an isobaric process is always equal to the adiabatic exponent gamma of the gas. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics
Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Adiabatic Process
The workdone in an adiabatic change in an ideal gas depends upon only :
  • A. change in its pressure
  • B. change in its specific heat
  • C. change in its volume
  • D. change in its temperature

Solution

### Related Formula Delta W = -Delta U = -n C_v Delta T ### Core Logic In an adiabatic system, no heat exchange occurs (Q=0). By the first law of thermodynamics, Delta W = -Delta U. Since internal energy U depends explicitly on temperature metrics, the total work output shifts uniquely based on temperature variation Delta T. ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics
Q39 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Thermodynamic Processes
The pressure and volume of an ideal gas are related as PV^3/2 = K (Constant). The work done when the gas is taken from state A (P_1, V_1, T_1) to state B (P_2, V_2, T_2) is:
  • A. 2(P_1V_1 - P_2V_2)
  • B. 2(P_2V_2 - P_1V_1)
  • C. 2(sqrtP_1V_1 - sqrtP_2V_2)
  • D. 2(P_2sqrtV_2 - P_1sqrtV_1)

Solution

### Related Formula Work done in a polytropic process PV^x = textconstant: W = fracP_2V_2 - P_1V_11 - x ### Core Logic Here, the polytropic exponent is x = frac32. Substituting this exponent value into the generic polytropic work integral: W = fracP_2V_2 - P_1V_11 - frac32 = fracP_2V_2 - P_1V_1-frac12 ### Step 1: Simplify Sign Conventions W = -2(P_2V_2 - P_1V_1) = 2(P_1V_1 - P_2V_2) This represents the default standard convention for work executed by the gas medium. ### Pattern Recognition Polytropic model work formula is extremely useful. If x > 1, the denominator 1-x flips the index sequence from (2-1) to (1-2). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics

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