An insulated cylinder of volume 60 mathrm~cm^3 is filled with a gas at 27^circmathrmC and 2 atmospheric pressure. Then the gas is compressed making the final volume as 20 mathrm~cm^3 while allowing the temperature to rise to 77^circmathrmC. The final pressure is ____ atmospheric pressure.

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Enter a numerical value Answer: 7 to 7 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula fracP_1 V_1T_1 = fracP_2 V_2T_2 T(mathrmK) = T(^circmathrmC) + 273 ### Core Logic Converting initial and final temperatures to Kelvin: T_1 = 27^circmathrmC + 273 = 300 mathrm~K T_2 = 77^circmathrmC + 273 = 350 mathrm~K Applying ideal gas law relation: frac2 times 60300 = fracP_2 times 20350 frac120300 = frac20 P_2350 frac25 = frac20 P_2350 implies 20 P_2 = 140 implies P_2 = 7 mathrm~atm ### Step 1: Final Conclusion The final pressure is 7 atmospheric pressure. ### Pattern Recognition Combined Gas Law: P_2 = P_1 left(fracV_1V_2right) left(fracT_2T_1right). P_2 = 2 times left(frac6020right) times left(frac350300right) = 2 times 3 times frac76 = 7text atm. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics

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Q49 jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Internal Energy
10 mole of oxygen is heated at constant volume from 30^circtextC to 40^circtextC. The change in the internal energy of the gas is ____ cal. (The molecular specific heat of oxygen at constant pressure, C_p = 7text cal./mol ^circtextC and R = 2text cal./mol ^circtextC.)
Numerical Answer. Answer: 500 to 500

Solution

### Related Formula Delta U = n C_v Delta T C_v = C_p - R ### Core Logic Given values: n = 10text moles Delta T = 40^circtextC - 30^circtextC = 10^circtextC C_p = 7text cal/molcdot^circtextC R = 2text cal/molcdot^circtextC First, find C_v using Mayer's relation: C_v = C_p - R = 7 - 2 = 5text cal/molcdot^circtextC ### Step 1: Calculate Internal Energy Change Delta U = n C_v Delta T Delta U = 10 times (7 - 2) times (40 - 30) Delta U = 10 times 5 times 10 = 500text cal ### Pattern Recognition Change in internal energy of an ideal gas is ALWAYS Delta U = n C_v Delta T, regardless of the process (constant volume or not). Use C_v = C_p - R when C_p is given. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics Class 11 Physics: Kinetic Theory of Gases
Q50 jee_main_2026_21_jan_evening Isobaric Process
A diatomic gas (gamma = 1.4) does 100 text J of work when it is expanded isobarically. Then the heat given to the gas ________ J.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 350 to 350

Solution

### Related Formula W = PDelta V = nRDelta T Q = nC_pDelta T C_p = left(fracf2 + 1right)R ### Core Logic For an isobaric (constant pressure) process, work done is given by: W = nRDelta T = 100 text J For a diatomic gas, the degrees of freedom f = 5. Thus, the molar heat capacity at constant pressure is: C_p = left(frac52 + 1right)R = frac72R ### Step 1: Calculating Heat Transfer The heat supplied to the gas is: Q = nC_pDelta T = n left(frac72Rright)Delta T = frac72 (nRDelta T) ### Step 2: Final Conclusion Substitute the value of work done: Q = frac72 times (100) = 350 text J ### Pattern Recognition In an isobaric process, the ratio of Work : Internal Energy Change : Heat Added (W : Delta U : Q) is always 2 : f : (f+2). For diatomic gases, f=5, so the ratio is 2:5:7. Thus Q = frac72W. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics Class 11 Physics: Kinetic Theory of Gases
Q41 jee_main_2026_22_january_morning Adiabatic Process and Atomicity
The volume of an ideal gas increases 8 times and temperature becomes (1/4)^textth of initial temperature during a reversible change. If there is no exchange of heat in this process (Delta Q = 0) then identify the gas from the following options (Assuming the gases given in the options are ideal gases):
  • A. mathrmCO_2
  • B. mathrmO_2
  • C. mathrmNH_3
  • D. He

Solution

### Related Formula TV^gamma-1 = textconstant ### Core Logic
Solution adiabatic process diagram for Q41 - JEE Main 2026 Morning
Solution adiabatic process diagram for Q41 - JEE Main 2026 Morning
Using adiabatic relation TV^gamma-1 = textconstant: T_1 V_1^gamma-1 = T_2 V_2^gamma-1 T(V)^gamma-1 = left(fracT4right)(8V)^gamma-1 4 = 8^gamma-1 implies 2^2 = 2^3(gamma-1) implies gamma = frac53 Since gamma = 5/3, the gas is monoatomic (Helium / He). ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Adiabatic expansion with volume and temperature changes. Shortcut: Apply TV^gamma-1 relation to determine adiabatic exponent gamma. Check: Matches option (4). ✓ ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics
Q10 jee_main_2025_02_april_evening Adiabatic Process
Identify the characteristics of an adiabatic process in a monoatomic gas. (A) Internal energy is constant. (B) Work done in the process is equal to the change in internal energy. (C) The product of temperature and volume is a constant. (D) The product of pressure and volume is a constant. (E) The work done to change the temperature from T_1 to T_2 is proportional to (T_2 - T_1) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. text(A), (C), (D) only
  • B. text(A), (C), (E) only
  • C. text(B), (E) only
  • D. text(B), (D) only

Solution

### Related Formula 1. First Law of Thermodynamics: dQ = dU + dW In an adiabatic process: dQ = 0 implies dW = -dU 2. Change in Internal Energy: dU = n C_v dT = n C_v (T_2 - T_1) ### Core Logic Let's analyze each statement: - **(A) Internal energy is constant:** Incorrect. Since temperature changes during an adiabatic expansion/compression, internal energy (U propto T) must change. - **(B) Work done is equal to the change in internal energy:** Correct in magnitude (|dW| = |dU|). By definition, dW = -dU, which correlates the magnitude of work to the change in internal energy. - **(C) Product of temperature and volume is constant:** Incorrect. The adiabatic equation of state is T V^gamma-1 = textconstant. - **(D) Product of pressure and volume is constant:** Incorrect. The relation is P V^gamma = textconstant. - **(E) Work done is proportional to (T_2 - T_1):** Correct. Since dW = -dU = -n C_v (T_2 - T_1), work done is directly proportional to the temperature change (T_2 - T_1). ### Step 1: Determine the correct option Since only statements (B) and (E) are correct, the correct option is (3). ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Characteristics of adiabatic thermodynamic process. Trap: Confusing adiabatic state relations (PV^gamma = C, TV^gamma-1 = C) with isothermal state relations (PV = C, T = C). Shortcut: First law of thermodynamics under dQ=0 strictly enforces |dW| = |dU|, which validates statement B and E immediately. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics

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