Science (English Medium) इयत्ता ११ - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for Physics

Let Q and W denote the amount of heat given to an ideal gas and the work done by it in an isothermal process.

Let Q and W denote the amount of heat given to an ideal gas and the work done by it in an adiabatic process.
(a) Q = 0
(b) W = 0
(c) Q = W
(d) Q ≠ W

A rigid container of negligible heat capacity contains one mole of an ideal gas. The temperature of the gas increases by 1° C if 3.0 cal of heat is added to it. The gas may be
(a) helium
(b) argon
(c) oxygen
(d) carbon dioxide

A vessel containing one mole of a monatomic ideal gas (molecular weight = 20 g mol⁻¹) is moving on a floor at a speed of 50 m s⁻¹. The vessel is stopped suddenly. Assuming that the mechanical energy lost has gone into the internal energy of the gas, find the rise in its temperature.

The figure shows a cylindrical container containing oxygen (γ = 1.4) and closed by a 50-kg frictionless piston. The area of cross-section is 100 cm², atmospheric pressure is 100 kPa and g is 10 m s⁻². The cylinder is slowly heated for some time. Find the amount of heat supplied to the gas if the piston moves out through a distance of 20 cm.

The ratio of the molar heat capacities of an ideal gas is C_p/C_v = 7/6. Calculate the change in internal energy of 1.0 mole of the gas when its temperature is raised by 50 K (a) keeping the pressure constant (b) keeping the volume constant and (c) adiaba

An amount Q of heat is added to a monatomic ideal gas in a process in which the gas performs a work Q/2 on its surrounding. Find the molar heat capacity for the process

An ideal gas is taken through a process in which the pressure and the volume are changed according to the equation p = kV. Show that the molar heat capacity of the gas for the process is given by `"C" ="C"_"v" +"R"/2.`

An ideal gas (C_p / C_v = γ) is taken through a process in which the pressure and the volume vary as p = aV^b. Find the value of b for which the specific heat capacity in the process is zero.

Two ideal gases have the same value of C_p / C_v = γ. What will be the value of this ratio for a mixture of the two gases in the ratio 1 : 2?

Half mole of an ideal gas (γ = 5/3) is taken through the cycle abcda, as shown in the figure. Take  `"R" = 25/3"J""K"^-1 "mol"^-1 `. (a) Find the temperature of the gas in the states a, b, c and d. (b) Find the amount of heat supplied in the processes ab and bc. (c) Find the amount of heat liberated in the processes cd and da.

An ideal gas (γ = 1.67) is taken through the process abc shown in the figure. The temperature at point a is 300 K. Calculate (a) the temperatures at b and c (b) the work done in the process (c) the amount of heat supplied in the path ab and in the path bcand (d) the change in the internal energy of the gas in the process.

The volume of an ideal gas (γ = 1.5) is changed adiabatically from 4.00 litres to 3.00 litres. Find the ratio of (a) the final pressure to the initial pressure and (b) the final temperature to the initial temperature.

An ideal gas at pressure 2.5 × 10⁵ Pa and temperature 300 K occupies 100 cc. It is adiabatically compressed to half its original volume. Calculate (a) the final pressure (b) the final temperature and (c) the work done by the gas in the process. Take γ = 1.5

Consider a given sample of an ideal gas (C_p/C_v = γ) having initial pressure p₀ and volume V₀. (a) The gas is  isothermally taken to a pressure p₀/2 and from there, adiabatically to a pressure p₀/4. Find the final volume. (b) The gas is brought back to its initial state. It is adiabatically taken to a pressure p₀/2 and from there, isothermally to a pressure p₀/4. Find the final volume.

Two samples A and B, of the same gas have equal volumes and pressures. The gas in sample A is expanded isothermally to double its volume and the gas in B is expanded adiabatically to double its volume. If the work done by the gas is the same for the two cases, show that γ satisfies the equation 1 − 2^1−γ = (γ − 1) ln2.

1 litre of an ideal gas (γ = 1.5) at 300 K is suddenly compressed to half its original volume. (a) Find the ratio of the final pressure to the initial pressure. (b) If the original pressure is 100 kPa, find the work done by the gas in the process. (c) What is the change in internal energy? (d) What is the final temperature? (e) The gas is now cooled to 300 K keeping its pressure constant. Calculate the work done during the process. (f) The gas is now expanded isothermally to achieve its original volume of 1 litre. Calculate the work done by the gas. (g) Calculate the total work done in the cycle.

Figure shows a cylindrical tube with adiabatic walls and fitted with an adiabatic separator. The separator can be slid into the tube by an external mechanism. An ideal gas (γ = 1.5) is injected in the two sides at equal pressures and temperatures. The separator remains in equilibrium at the middle. It is now slid to a position where it divides the tube in the ratio 1 : 3. Find the ratio of the temperatures in the two parts of the vessel.

Two vessels A and B of equal volume V₀ are connected by a narrow tube that can be closed by a valve. The vessels are fitted with pistons that can be moved to change the volumes. Initially, the valve is open and the vessels contain an ideal gas (C_p/C_v = γ) at atmospheric pressure p₀ and atmospheric temperature T₀. The walls of vessel A are diathermic and those of B are adiabatic. The valve is now closed and the pistons are slowly pulled out to increase the volumes of the vessels to double the original value. (a) Find the temperatures and pressures in the two vessels. (b) The valve is now opened for sufficient time so that the gases acquire a common temperature and pressure. Find the new values of the temperature and pressure.

The figure shows an adiabatic cylindrical tube of volume V₀ divided in two parts by a frictionless adiabatic separator. Initially, the separator is kept in the middle, an ideal gas at pressure p₁ and temperature T₁ is injected into the left part and another ideal gas at pressure p₂ and temperature T₂ is injected into the right part. C_p/C_v = γ is the same for both the gases. The separator is slid slowly and is released at a position where it can stay in equilibrium. Find (a) the volumes of the two parts (b) the heat given to the gas in the left part and (c) the final common pressure of the gases.