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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 :-

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula

From the Ideal Gas Law:

PV = nRT

According to the First Law of Thermodynamics:

Δ Q = Δ U + W
Core Logic

The question states that pressure increases linearly with temperature, which means their ratio is constant :

P = kT (P)/(T) = constant

Since (P)/(T) = (nR)/(V), 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 W = ∫ P dV = 0.
  • Statement B: False. Since work is zero, the First Law simplifies to Δ Q = Δ 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.

Chapter Mix

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The given figure represents two isobaric processes for the same mass of an ideal gas, then
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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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