Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsSpecific Heat Capacities of Gases
An ideal gas ( = 1.67 ) is taken through the process abc shown in the figure. The temperature at the point a is 300 K . Calculate the work done in the process.
Options
- A15 J
- B5 J
- C20 J
- D10 J
Correct answer
D. 10 J
Step-by-step solution
From the given graph, the y-axis represents volume ( V ) and the x-axis represents pressure ( P ). The total work done in the process a b c is the sum of the work done in processes a b and b c . For the process a b , the volume remains constant at V = 100 cm ^3 . Since it is an isochoric process, the change in volume dV = 0 . Work done W_ ab = P , dV = 0 . For the process b c , the pressure remains constant at P = 200 kPa . Since it is an isobaric process, the work done is given by W_ bc = P(V_c - V_b) . Substituti