The volume (V) of a monatomic gas varies with its temperature (T), as shown in the graph. The ratio of work done by the gas, to the heat absorbed by it, when it undergoes a change from state A to state B, is [figure]
- 25
- 23
- 13
- 27
Answer
(1) 25
Solution
The V–T graph is a straight line through the origin ⇒ V T ⇒ pressure is constant (isobaric process).
Work done: W = P V = nR T
Heat absorbed: Q = nCp T; for a monatomic gas Cp = 52R
⇒ WQ = nR Tn 52R T
∴ WQ = 25
Answer: (1)