MHT CET202523 Apr 2025Morning ShiftPhysicsThermodynamicsActual
A polyatomic gas is compressed to ( 1 8 )^ th of its volume adiabatically. If its initial pressure is P₀ , its new pressure will be [ . Given, . C_p C_v =4 / 3 ]
Options
- A6 P ₀
- B2 P ₀
- C8 P ₀
- D16 P ₀
Correct answer
D. 16 P ₀
Step-by-step solution
Adiabatic compression of a polyatomic gas follows PV^ = constant , with = C_p C_v = 4 3 . The volume is compressed to V_f = V₀ 8 , where V₀ is the initial volume. Using the relation P₀ V₀^ = P_f V_f^ with the given values, solve for the final pressure: P_f = P₀ V₀^ 4 3 ( V₀ 8 )^ 4 3 Simplify the fraction: P_f = P₀ 8^ 4 3 Evaluate the exponent: 8^ 4 3 = (8^ 1 3 )^4 = 2^4 = 16 , so: P_f = P₀ 16 = 16 P₀ Final pressure: D