One mole of an ideal diatomic gas expands from volume V to 2V isothermally at a temperature 27^circ C and does W joule of work. If the gas undergoes same magnitude of expansion adiabatically from 27^circ C doing the same amount of work W, then its final temperature will be (close to) ____ ^circ C.

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula W_textisothermal = nRT ln left(fracV_2V_1right) W_textadiabatic = fracnR(T_1 - T_2)gamma - 1 ### Core Logic For a diatomic gas, gamma = 1.4. Given initial temperature T = 27^circmathrmC = 300 \, mathrmK. Since W_textisothermal = W_textadiabatic, we equate the two expressions. ### Step 1: Compute Work Done in Isothermal Expansion W_textisothermal = (1) cdot R cdot 300 cdot ln(2) W_textisothermal = 300R(0.693) quad text--- (1) ### Step 2: Equate and Solve for Final Temperature W_textadiabatic = fracnR(T_1 - T_2)gamma - 1 Equating (1) to adiabatic work: frac(1)R(300 - T_f)1.4 - 1 = 300R(0.693) frac300 - T_f0.4 = 300(0.693) 300 - T_f = 0.4 times 300 times 0.693 300 - T_f = 120 times 0.693 = 83.16 T_f = 300 - 83.16 = 216.84 \, mathrmK ### Step 3: Convert to Celsius T_f (textin ^circmathrmC) = 216.84 - 273.15 = -56.31^circmathrmC Closest option is -56. ### Pattern Recognition Equating the work of two different processes links the log expansion to the temperature drop. Recognize diatomic gas instantly means gamma = 1.4, providing the 0.4 divisor. ### 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
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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
Q50 jee_main_2026_22_january_evening Ideal Gas Law and Gas Compression
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.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 7 to 7

Solution

### 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
Q26 jee_main_2026_23_january_evening First Law of Thermodynamics
The internal energy of a monoatomic gas is 3nRT. One mole of helium is kept in a cylinder having internal cross section area of 17 \, mathrmcm^2 and fitted with a light movable frictionless piston. The gas is heated slowly by suppling 126 \, mathrmJ heat. If the temperature rises by 4^circmathrmC , then the piston will move ____ cm. (atmospheric pressure = 10^5 \, mathrmPa)
  • A. 14.5
  • B. 1.55
  • C. 15.5
  • D. 1.45

Solution

### Related Formula Delta Q = Delta U + W Delta U = n C_v Delta T W = P Delta V = P (A cdot Delta x) ### Core Logic For a monoatomic gas like Helium, C_v = frac32R. Given internal energy is 3nRT, but standard change is Delta U = n C_v Delta T. Wait, the problem states internal energy U = 3nRT (which implies C_v = 3R for this specific state/setup, or it's a typo in the paper and they mean U = frac32nRT). Let's follow the solution's lead: Delta U = 3nRDelta T is directly given. ### Step 1: Calculate Change in Internal Energy Using the given relation: Delta U = 3nR Delta T Substitute n=1, R = frac253 \, mathrmJ/mol cdot K, and Delta T = 4^circmathrmC: Delta U = 3 times 1 times frac253 times 4 = 100 \, mathrmJ ### Step 2: Apply First Law of Thermodynamics We know Delta Q = 126 \, mathrmJ. W = Delta Q - Delta U W = 126 - 100 = 26 \, mathrmJ ### Step 3: Calculate Piston Displacement Work done is isobaric since the piston is freely moving: W = P Delta V = P cdot A cdot Delta x 26 = 10^5 times 17 times 10^-4 times Delta x 26 = 170 cdot Delta x Delta x = frac26170 \, mathrmm = frac26170 times 100 \, mathrmcm = 15.3 \, mathrmcm Closest given option is 15.5 \, mathrmcm. ### Pattern Recognition When dealing with a free movable piston, pressure is constant. Apply First Law directly. Watch out for modified U definitions given in the prompt, replacing standard C_v logic. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Thermodynamics

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