JEE MainPhysicsThermodynamics
For a given ideal gas, which of the following thermodynamic quantities is directly proportional to its absolute temperature T ?
Options
- AInternal energy per mole
- BThe difference between molar heat capacities, C_P - C_V
- CThe ratio of molar heat capacities, C_P C_V
- DThe number of degrees of freedom, f
Correct answer
A. Internal energy per mole
Step-by-step solution
For an ideal gas, the internal energy per mole is given by U = f 2 RT , which is directly proportional to the absolute temperature T . The difference between molar heat capacities is C_P - C_V = R , which is a universal constant. The ratio of molar heat capacities is C_P C_V = 1 + 2 f , which is constant for a given gas under standard conditions. The number of degrees of freedom f depends on the atomicity of the gas and is constant over standard temperature ranges. Answer: Internal energy per mole