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Match List-I with List-II:
List-IList-II
(A) Isobaric(I) Δ Q=Δ W
(B) Isochoric(II) Δ Q=Δ U
(C) Adiabatic(III) Δ Q=zero
(D) Isothermal(IV) Δ Q=Δ U+PΔ V
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula

First Law of Thermodynamics:

Δ Q = Δ U + Δ W
Core Logic
  • Isobaric: Pressure is constant, work done Δ W = PΔ V. Thus, Δ Q = Δ U + PΔ V (Matches IV).
  • Isochoric: Volume is constant, Δ V = 0 Δ W = 0. Thus, Δ Q = Δ U (Matches II).
  • Adiabatic: No heat transfer, Δ Q = 0 (Matches III).
  • Isothermal: Temperature is constant, internal energy change Δ U = 0 for an ideal gas. Thus, Δ Q = Δ W (Matches I).
Step 1: Match Compilation

Combining everything gives: (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I).

Pattern Recognition

Adiabatic definition is always heat-isolated (Q=0), isochoric implies rigid boundaries (W=0). Identifying these two immediately isolates the correct match permutation in seconds.

Chapter Mix

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Q jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Isobaric Process
The given figure represents two isobaric processes for the same mass of an ideal gas, then
Isobaric Process diagram for Q38 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
A Volume vs Temperature (V-T) graph showing two straight lines starting from the origin representing distinct constant pressures P1 and P2.
  • A. P₂≥ P₁
  • B. P₂ > P₁
  • C. P₁ = P₂
  • D. P₁ > P₂

Solution

Related Formula

PV = nRT

Core Logic

From the Ideal Gas Law:

V = ((nR)/(P)) T

In a V-T graph, the equation of the line represents y = mx, where the slope m is:

Slope = (nR)/(P) Slope ∝ (1)/(P)

Thus, a higher slope corresponds to a lower pressure.

Step 2: Compare Slopes

From the given figure, the slope of line 2 is greater than the slope of line 1:

(Slope)₂ > (Slope)₁

Therefore, inversely: P₂ < P₁ or P₁ > P₂.

Pattern Recognition

In V-T graphs, steeper lines mean lower Pressure. In P-T graphs, steeper lines mean lower Volume. It's an inverse inverse slope relationship.

Chapter Mix

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