Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Specific Heat Capacities of Gases
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Specific Heat Capacities of Gases
Two vessels A and B of equal volume V_0 are joined by a narrow tube...
Two vessels and of equal volume are joined by a narrow tube equipped with a valve. The vessels contain pistons that can be moved to alter the volumes. Initially, the valve is open, and both vessels hold an ideal gas () at atmospheric pressure and atmospheric temperature . The walls of vessel are diathermic, while those of are adiabatic. The valve is closed, and the pistons are slowly pulled out, doubling the volumes of both vessels. Subsequently, the valve is opened for a sufficient time so that the gases acquire a common temperature and pressure. Determine the new values of the temperature and the pressure.
Options
- A,
- B,
- C,
- D,
Correct answer
C. ,
Step-by-step solution
Initial state of the system:
Both vessels and have volume , pressure , and temperature .
Number of moles in each vessel: .
Total number of moles: .
When the valve is closed and the pistons are slowly pulled out to double the volumes:
For vessel (diathermic walls): It remains in thermal equilibrium with the atmosphere. Thus, the process is isothermal.
Final volume
Final temperature
For vessel (adiabatic walls): The process is reversible and adiabatic.
Final volume
Using the adiabatic relation :
When the valve is opened for a sufficient time:
The gases in vessels and mix. Since the walls of vessel are diathermic, the system continues to exchange heat with the atmosphere. Given "sufficient time", the entire gas mixture will eventually reach thermal equilibrium with the atmosphere.
Thus, the final common temperature of the gas is .
The total final volume of the system is:
Using the ideal gas law for the entire system to find the final pressure :
Therefore, the new values of the temperature and pressure are and respectively.
Answer: ,
Both vessels and have volume , pressure , and temperature .
Number of moles in each vessel: .
Total number of moles: .
When the valve is closed and the pistons are slowly pulled out to double the volumes:
For vessel (diathermic walls): It remains in thermal equilibrium with the atmosphere. Thus, the process is isothermal.
Final volume
Final temperature
For vessel (adiabatic walls): The process is reversible and adiabatic.
Final volume
Using the adiabatic relation :
When the valve is opened for a sufficient time:
The gases in vessels and mix. Since the walls of vessel are diathermic, the system continues to exchange heat with the atmosphere. Given "sufficient time", the entire gas mixture will eventually reach thermal equilibrium with the atmosphere.
Thus, the final common temperature of the gas is .
The total final volume of the system is:
Using the ideal gas law for the entire system to find the final pressure :
Therefore, the new values of the temperature and pressure are and respectively.
Answer: ,