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
Let T_a and T_b be the final temperatures of the samples A and B...
Let and be the final temperatures of the samples and respectively. Let and be the work done by the systems and respectively.
Options
- A
- B
- C
- DThe relation between and cannot be deduced
Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
For two identical samples of an ideal gas expanding from the same initial state to the same final volume, the work done is given by the area under the curve, .
The equation for an isothermal process (system A) is , and for an adiabatic process (system B) is .
Since , the adiabatic curve is steeper than the isothermal curve. During expansion, the isothermal curve lies above the adiabatic curve, meaning at any given volume.
As a result, the area under the isothermal curve is greater than the area under the adiabatic curve.
Therefore, the work done by system A is greater than the work done by system B, giving .
The equation for an isothermal process (system A) is , and for an adiabatic process (system B) is .
Since , the adiabatic curve is steeper than the isothermal curve. During expansion, the isothermal curve lies above the adiabatic curve, meaning at any given volume.
As a result, the area under the isothermal curve is greater than the area under the adiabatic curve.
Therefore, the work done by system A is greater than the work done by system B, giving .