### Core Logic
Let's evaluate each process condition based on the first law of thermodynamics:
* **(A) Isothermal:** Continuous constant temperature (Delta T = 0$\Delta T = 0$) implies that the internal energy change of an ideal gas is zero, so Delta U = 0 implies text(IV)$\Delta U = 0 \implies \text{(IV)}$ [cite: 730].
* **(B) Adiabatic:** No thermal energy transfer occurs between the system and surroundings, meaning Delta Q = 0 implies text(II)$\Delta Q = 0 \implies \text{(II)}$ [cite: 731].
* **(C) Isobaric:** Constant pressure process where both volume and temperature typically vary, so internal energy changes continuously, Delta U neq 0 implies text(III)$\Delta U \neq 0 \implies \text{(III)}$ [cite: 732].
* **(D) Isochoric:** Rigid boundary condition at constant volume (Delta V = 0$\Delta V = 0$) ensures work done Delta W = PDelta V = 0 implies text(I)$\Delta W = P\Delta V = 0 \implies \text{(I)}$ [cite: 733].
Putting these together yields: (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)[cite: 155, 729].
### Pattern Recognition
Matching 'Isochoric' with zero work done (Delta W=0$\Delta W=0$) or 'Adiabatic' with zero heat exchange (Delta Q=0$\Delta Q=0$) are fundamental definitions that let you rapidly break down multi-choice grids[cite: 731, 733].
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics
Keywords:#isothermal internal energy change#JEE Main 2025 Evening Q17#isochoric process work done zero#adiabatic system heat exchange
More Thermodynamics Previous-Year Questions — Page 3
Q1jee_main_2025_03_april_morningPhase Change and Melting
During the melting of a slab of ice at 273mathrm~K$273\mathrm{~K}$ at atmospheric pressure:
A. Internal energy of ice-water system remains unchanged.
B. Positive work is done by the ice-water system on the atmosphere.
C. Internal energy of the ice-water system decreases.
D. Positive work is done on the ice-water system by the atmosphere.
Solution
### Related Formula
Delta U = Delta Q + Delta W_texton system$$\Delta U = \Delta Q + \Delta W_{\text{on system}}$$
where,
Delta U$\Delta U$ = change in internal energy,
Delta Q$\Delta Q$ = heat exchange,
Delta W_texton system$\Delta W_{\text{on system}}$ = work done on the system.
### Core Logic
During the melting of ice at 273mathrm~K$273\mathrm{~K}$, the density of water is higher than the density of ice. This means the volume of the ice-water system decreases during melting:
V_f < V_i implies Delta V < 0$$V_f < V_i \implies \Delta V < 0$$
Since the system contracts, the atmosphere performs positive work on it:
W_texton system = -P Delta V > 0$$W_{\text{on system}} = -P \Delta V > 0$$
Additionally, heat is absorbed by the system to melt the ice, so Delta Q > 0$\Delta Q > 0$. By the first law of thermodynamics, since both Delta Q$\Delta Q$ and Delta W_texton system$\Delta W_{\text{on system}}$ are positive, the internal energy of the system increases:
Delta U = Delta Q + W_texton system > 0$$\Delta U = \Delta Q + W_{\text{on system}} > 0$$
### Step 1: Evaluation of Options
Let's check the given options:
1. Internal energy remains unchanged rightarrow$\rightarrow$ False (it increases).
2. Positive work is done by the system rightarrow$\rightarrow$ False (work done by the system is negative since it contracts).
3. Internal energy decreases rightarrow$\rightarrow$ False.
4. Positive work is done on the ice-water system by the atmosphere rightarrow$\rightarrow$ True (since volume decreases under atmospheric pressure).
### Pattern Recognition
Remember: Ice contracts upon melting (unlike most solids). Shrinking volume (V downarrow$V \downarrow$) under positive pressure (P > 0$P > 0$) means the surroundings (atmosphere) compress it, performing positive work on the system.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Thermal Properties of Matter
Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics
Q11jee_main_2025_03_april_morningIsothermal Expansion with Non-Linear Spring
A piston of mass M$M$ is hung from a massless spring whose restoring force law goes as F = -kx^3$F = -kx^3$, where k$k$ is the spring constant of appropriate dimension. The piston separates the vertical chamber into two parts, where the bottom part is filled with 'n$n$' moles of an ideal gas. An external work is done on the gas isothermally (at a constant temperature T$T$) with the help of a heating filament (with negligible volume) mounted in lower part of the chamber, so that the piston goes up from a height L_0$L_0$ to L_1$L_1$, the total energy delivered by the filament is (Assume spring to be in its natural length before heating)
A schematic of a piston of mass M connected to a spring inside a vertical chamber, separating gas at the bottom from vacuum/atmosphere at the top.
### Related Formula
First Law of Thermodynamics:
Delta Q = Delta U + W_textby gas$$\Delta Q = \Delta U + W_{\text{by gas}}$$
Work done by an ideal gas during isothermal expansion:
W_textgas = nRTlnleft(fracV_1V_0right) = nRTlnleft(fracL_1L_0
ight)$$W_{\text{gas}} = nRT\ln\left(\frac{V_1}{V_0}\right) = nRT\ln\left(\frac{L_1}{L_0}
ight)$$
Conservation of Energy (Work-Energy Theorem):
Total energy delivered by the heating filament (W_textfilament$W_{\text{filament}}$) must equal the total work needed to lift the piston against gravity and compress the non-linear spring.
### Core Logic
Since the process is isothermal, the change in internal energy of the ideal gas is zero (Delta U = 0$\Delta U = 0$). Hence:
Q = W_textgas$$Q = W_{\text{gas}}$$
By the Work-Energy Theorem for the piston:
W_textgas + W_textfilament = Delta U_textgravity + Delta U_textspring$$W_{\text{gas}} + W_{\text{filament}} = \Delta U_{\text{gravity}} + \Delta U_{\text{spring}}$$
Let's evaluate each term:
- Increase in gravitational potential energy:
Delta U_textgravity = Mg(L_1 - L_0)$$\Delta U_{\text{gravity}} = Mg(L_1 - L_0)$$
- Increase in spring potential energy:
U_textspring = -int_L_0^L_1 F_textrestoring dx = int_L_0^L_1 kx^3 dx = frack4(L_1^4 - L_0^4)$$U_{\text{spring}} = -\int_{L_0}^{L_1} F_{\text{restoring}} dx = \int_{L_0}^{L_1} kx^3 dx = \frac{k}{4}(L_1^4 - L_0^4)$$
### Step 1: Finding Total Energy Delivered
Isolating W_textfilament$W_{\text{filament}}$ (the net external energy delivered to the gas system):
W_textfilament = W_textgas + Mg(L_1 - L_0) + frack4(L_1^4 - L_0^4)$$W_{\text{filament}} = W_{\text{gas}} + Mg(L_1 - L_0) + \frac{k}{4}(L_1^4 - L_0^4)$$
Since W_textgas = nRTlnleft(fracL_1L_0
ight)$W_{\text{gas}} = nRT\ln\left(\frac{L_1}{L_0}
ight)$:
W_textfilament = nRTlnleft(fracL_1L_0
ight) + Mg(L_1 - L_0) + frack4(L_1^4 - L_0^4)$$W_{\text{filament}} = nRT\ln\left(\frac{L_1}{L_0}
ight) + Mg(L_1 - L_0) + \frac{k}{4}(L_1^4 - L_0^4)$$
### Pattern Recognition
Notice how energy conservation instantly frames this complex thermodynamics question. The heating filament's energy simply goes into three distinct stores: the isothermal work of gas expansion, raising the mass against gravity (Mgh$Mgh$), and the potential energy of the spring (integrated from kx^3$kx^3$). Keeping this total energy ledger in mind prevents tedious mathematical tangents.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics: First Law
Class 11 Physics: Work, Energy and Power: Variable Force Integration
A gas is kept in a container having walls which are thermally non-conducting. Initially the gas has a volume of 800~mathrmcm^3$800~\mathrm{cm}^3$ and temperature 27^circmathrmC$27^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ . The change in temperature when the gas is adiabatically compressed to 200~mathrmcm^3$200~\mathrm{cm}^3$ is: (Take gamma = 1.5$\gamma = 1.5$)
A.327mathrm~K$327\mathrm{~K}$
B.600mathrm~K$600\mathrm{~K}$
C.522mathrm~K$522\mathrm{~K}$
D.300mathrm~K$300\mathrm{~K}$
Solution
### Related Formula
For an adiabatic process:
T V^gamma - 1 = textconstant$$T V^{\gamma - 1} = \text{constant}$$
where,
T$T$ = absolute temperature in Kelvin,
V$V$ = volume of the gas,
gamma$\gamma$ = adiabatic exponent.
### Core Logic
Given values:
- Initial volume, V_1 = 800mathrm~cm^3$V_1 = 800\mathrm{~cm}^3$
- Final volume, V_2 = 200mathrm~cm^3$V_2 = 200\mathrm{~cm}^3$
- Initial temperature, T_1 = 27^circmathrmC = 27 + 273 = 300mathrm~K$T_1 = 27^{\circ}\mathrm{C} = 27 + 273 = 300\mathrm{~K}$
- Adiabatic exponent, gamma = 1.5 implies gamma - 1 = 0.5$\gamma = 1.5 \implies \gamma - 1 = 0.5$
### Step 1: Calculating Final Temperature
Apply the adiabatic relation:
T_1 V_1^gamma - 1 = T_2 V_2^gamma - 1$$T_1 V_1^{\gamma - 1} = T_2 V_2^{\gamma - 1}$$T_2 = T_1 left(fracV_1V_2right)^gamma - 1$$T_2 = T_1 \left(\frac{V_1}{V_2}\right)^{\gamma - 1}$$
Substitute the values:
T_2 = 300 left(frac800200right)^0.5 = 300 times (4)^0.5$$T_2 = 300 \left(\frac{800}{200}\right)^{0.5} = 300 \times (4)^{0.5}$$T_2 = 300 times 2 = 600mathrm~K$$T_2 = 300 \times 2 = 600\mathrm{~K}$$
### Step 2: Calculating Change in Temperature
Now compute the change in temperature (Delta T$\Delta T$):
Delta T = T_2 - T_1 = 600mathrm~K - 300mathrm~K = 300mathrm~K$$\Delta T = T_2 - T_1 = 600\mathrm{~K} - 300\mathrm{~K} = 300\mathrm{~K}$$
### Pattern Recognition
Always read carefully to see if the question asks for the **final temperature** or the **change in temperature**. Many students lose marks by choosing 600mathrm~K$600\mathrm{~K}$ (the final temperature) instead of the difference 300mathrm~K$300\mathrm{~K}$! Stay sharp.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics
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