A thermodynamic system is taken from an original state A to an intermediate state B by a linear process as shown in the figure. It's volume is then reduced to the original value from B to C by an isobaric process. The total work done by the gas from A to B and B to C would be:
The graph plots Pressure (Dyne/cm^2) on the y-axis (with coordinates at 4000 and 8000) versus Volume (m^3) on the x-axis (with marks at 3 and 7). State path goes linearly from A to B, then horizontally from B to C.
A.33800 mathrm~J$33800 \mathrm{~J}$
B.2200 mathrm~J$2200 \mathrm{~J}$
C.600 mathrm~J$600 \mathrm{~J}$
D.1200 mathrm~J$1200 \mathrm{~J}$
Solution & Explanation
### Related Formula
Work done (W$W$) in a thermodynamic process corresponds to the area under the curve on a P-V$P-V$ diagram:
W = int P \, dV$W = \int P \, dV$
### Core Logic
Let's compute the work done along the distinct steps AB$AB$ and BC$BC$ matching the values shown in the graph:
From graph coordinates:
P_A = 8000 mathrm~Dyne/cm^2, quad V_A = 3 mathrm~m^3$P_A = 8000 \mathrm{~Dyne/cm^2}, \quad V_A = 3 \mathrm{~m^3}$P_B = 4000 mathrm~Dyne/cm^2, quad V_B = 7 mathrm~m^3$P_B = 4000 \mathrm{~Dyne/cm^2}, \quad V_B = 7 \mathrm{~m^3}$P_C = 4000 mathrm~Dyne/cm^2, quad V_C = 3 mathrm~m^3$P_C = 4000 \mathrm{~Dyne/cm^2}, \quad V_C = 3 \mathrm{~m^3}$The graph plots Pressure (Dyne/cm^2) on the y-axis (with coordinates at 4000 and 8000) versus Volume (m^3) on the x-axis (with marks at 3 and 7). State path goes linearly from A to B, then horizontally from B to C.
### Step 1: Calculate Work Done in Process AB
Process AB$AB$ is a linear expansion. Fulfilling the area of the trapezoid underneath path AB$AB$:
W_AB = frac12 (P_A + P_B) Delta V_AB$W_{AB} = \frac{1}{2} (P_A + P_B) \Delta V_{AB}$W_AB = frac12 (8000 + 4000) mathrm~Dyne/cm^2 times (7 - 3) mathrm~m^3$W_{AB} = \frac{1}{2} (8000 + 4000) \mathrm{~Dyne/cm^2} \times (7 - 3) \mathrm{~m^3}$W_AB = 6000 times 4 = 24000 mathrm~Dyne/cm^2 cdot mathrmm^3$W_{AB} = 6000 \times 4 = 24000 \mathrm{~Dyne/cm^2} \cdot \mathrm{m^3}$
### Step 2: Calculate Work Done in Process BC
Process BC$BC$ is an isobaric compression at P = 4000 mathrm~Dyne/cm^2$P = 4000 \mathrm{~Dyne/cm^2}$:
W_BC = P_B cdot (V_C - V_B) = 4000 times (3 - 7) = -16000 mathrm~Dyne/cm^2 cdot mathrmm^3$W_{BC} = P_B \cdot (V_C - V_B) = 4000 \times (3 - 7) = -16000 \mathrm{~Dyne/cm^2} \cdot \mathrm{m^3}$
### Step 3: Total Work and Unit Conversion
Net work done is:
W_texttotal = W_AB + W_BC = 24000 - 16000 = 8000 mathrm~Dyne/cm^2 cdot mathrmm^3$W_{\text{total}} = W_{AB} + W_{BC} = 24000 - 16000 = 8000 \mathrm{~Dyne/cm^2} \cdot \mathrm{m^3}$
Converting units to Joules (1 mathrm~N/m^2 = 10 mathrm~Dyne/cm^2 implies 1 mathrm~Dyne/cm^2 = 0.1 mathrm~N/m^2$1 \mathrm{~N/m^2} = 10 \mathrm{~Dyne/cm^2} \implies 1 \mathrm{~Dyne/cm^2} = 0.1 \mathrm{~N/m^2}$):
W_texttotal = 8000 times (0.1 mathrm~N/m^2) cdot mathrmm^3 = 800 mathrm~J$W_{\text{total}} = 8000 \times (0.1 \mathrm{~N/m^2}) \cdot \mathrm{m^3} = 800 \mathrm{~J}$
Since 800 mathrm~J$800 \mathrm{~J}$ is not present in the options, this question was declared a **BONUS**.
### Pattern Recognition
Always be highly vigilant of mixed unit systems in thermodynamic graphics. Here, pressure is in CGS (textDyne/cm^2$\text{Dyne/cm}^2$) while volume is in MKS (textm^3$\text{m}^3$). Converting early keeps you clear of algebraic traps.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics
Keywords:#total work done by the gas from A to B#JEE Main 2024 Morning Q46#Thermodynamics JEE Main 2024#Work Done in a Thermodynamic Process#Indicator diagram#P-V graph#Thermodynamic cyclic path#Work done
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Q13jee_main_2025_24_jan_eveningCyclic Processes
The magnitude of heat exchanged by a system for the given cyclic process ABCA (as shown in figure 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$10\pi$
B.5pi$5\pi$
C. zero
D.40pi$40\pi$
Solution
### Related Formula
From the first law of thermodynamics for a complete cycle:
Delta U = 0 implies Q = W = textArea of the loop$\Delta U = 0 \implies Q = W = \text{Area of the loop}$
### Core Logic
The graph shows a semicircle in a Ptext-V$P\text{-}V$ indicator diagram. 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$\Delta P = 400 - 200 = 200\ \mathrm{kPa} = 200 \times 10^{3}\ \mathrm{Pa}$
- Volume dimension diameter: Delta V = 400 - 200 = 200\ mathrmcc = 200 times 10^-6\ mathrmm^3$\Delta V = 400 - 200 = 200\ \mathrm{cc} = 200 \times 10^{-6}\ \mathrm{m^3}$
Radius along Pressure axis: R_P = 100 times 10^3\ mathrmPa$R_P = 100 \times 10^3\ \mathrm{Pa}$
Radius along Volume axis: R_V = 100 times 10^-6\ mathrmm^3$R_V = 100 \times 10^{-6}\ \mathrm{m^3}$
Area of the closed semicircular path:
W = frac12 pi R_P R_V$W = \frac{1}{2} \pi R_P R_V$W = frac12 times pi times (100 times 10^3) times (100 times 10^-6)$W = \frac{1}{2} \times \pi \times (100 \times 10^3) \times (100 \times 10^{-6})$W = frac10pi2 = 5pi\ mathrmJ$W = \frac{10\pi}{2} = 5\pi\ \mathrm{J}$
Since Q = W$Q = W$, the heat exchanged has a magnitude of 5pi\ mathrmJ$5\pi\ \mathrm{J}$.
### Pattern Recognition
For a cycle on an indicator chart with mismatched scales, use the elliptic area template pi a b$\pi a b$ (or frac12pi a b$\frac{1}{2}\pi a b$ for a half-ellipse/semicircle).
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics
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$PV = nRT$
According to the First Law of Thermodynamics:
Delta Q = Delta U + W$\Delta Q = \Delta U + W$
### Core Logic
The question states that pressure increases linearly with temperature, which means their ratio is constant :
P = kT implies fracPT = textconstant$P = kT \implies \frac{P}{T} = \text{constant}$
Since fracPT = fracnRV$\frac{P}{T} = \frac{nR}{V}$, the volume V$V$ 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$dV = 0 \implies W = \int P dV = 0$.
* Statement B: False. Since work is zero, the First Law simplifies to Delta Q = Delta U$\Delta Q = \Delta U$, 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$P-T$ 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
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics
Q25jee_main_2025_24_jan_morningSpecific Heat Capacities of Gases
The temperature of 1 mole of an ideal monoatomic gas is increased by 50^circC$50^{\circ}C$ at constant pressure. The total heat added and change in internal energy are E_1$E_{1}$ and E_2$E_{2}$, respectively. If fracE_1E_2=fracx9$\frac{E_{1}}{E_{2}}=\frac{x}{9}$ 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$E_{1} = n C_{P} \Delta T$
* Total change in internal energy is given by :
E_2 = n C_V Delta T$E_{2} = n C_{V} \Delta T$
The ratio of specific heat capacities is defined as:
gamma = fracC_PC_V $\gamma = \frac{C_{P}}{C_{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$\frac{E_{1}}{E_{2}} = \frac{n C_{P} \Delta T}{n C_{V} \Delta T} = \frac{C_{P}}{C_{V}} = \gamma$
### Step 1: Evaluating for a Monoatomic Gas
For an ideal monoatomic gas, the degrees of freedom are f = 3$f = 3$. This gives an adiabatic index of :
gamma = 1 + frac2f = 1 + frac23 = frac53 $\gamma = 1 + \frac{2}{f} = 1 + \frac{2}{3} = \frac{5}{3} $
Equating this value to the given ratio expression [cite: 179, 826]:
frac53 = fracx9$\frac{5}{3} = \frac{x}{9}$x = frac5 times 93 = 15$x = \frac{5 \times 9}{3} = 15$
### 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$\gamma$ of the gas.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics
Qjee_main_2025_29_jan_morningAdiabatic 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$\Delta W = -\Delta U = -n C_v \Delta T$
### Core Logic
In an adiabatic system, no heat exchange occurs (Q=0$Q=0$). By the first law of thermodynamics, Delta W = -Delta U$\Delta W = -\Delta U$. Since internal energy U$U$ depends explicitly on temperature metrics, the total work output shifts uniquely based on temperature variation Delta T$\Delta T$.
### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics
The pressure and volume of an ideal gas are related as PV^3/2 = K$PV^{3/2} = K$ (Constant). The work done when the gas is taken from state A (P_1, V_1, T_1$P_1, V_1, T_1$) to state B (P_2, V_2, T_2$P_2, V_2, T_2$) is:
### Related Formula
Work done in a polytropic process PV^x = textconstant$PV^x = \text{constant}$:
W = fracP_2V_2 - P_1V_11 - x$W = \frac{P_2V_2 - P_1V_1}{1 - x}$
### Core Logic
Here, the polytropic exponent is x = frac32$x = \frac{3}{2}$.
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$W = \frac{P_2V_2 - P_1V_1}{1 - \frac{3}{2}} = \frac{P_2V_2 - P_1V_1}{-\frac{1}{2}}$
### Step 1: Simplify Sign Conventions
W = -2(P_2V_2 - P_1V_1) = 2(P_1V_1 - P_2V_2)$W = -2(P_2V_2 - P_1V_1) = 2(P_1V_1 - P_2V_2)$
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$x > 1$, the denominator 1-x$1-x$ flips the index sequence from (2-1)$(2-1)$ to (1-2)$(1-2)$.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics
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