A diatomic gas ( = 1.4) does 100 J of work in an isobaric expansion. The heat given to the gas is :
- 150 J
- 490 J
- 350 J
- 250 J
Answer
(3) 350 J
Solution
Isobaric: W = P V = nR T = 100 J and Q = nCp T
Cp = R - 1 ⇒ Q = - 1nR T = - 1W
Q = 1.40.4 100 = 350 J
Answer: (3)