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Grade 11Thermal Physics

The pressure p and volume V of an ideal gas both increase in a process. a) Such a process is not possible. b) The work done by the system is positive. c) The temperature of the system must increase. d) Heat supplied to the gas is equal to the change in internal energy.

Profile image of Radhika Batra
12 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Kevin Nash
12 Years ago
Sol. (d) Dq = DU + DW. This is the statement of law of conservation of energy. The energy provided is utilized to do work as well as increase the molecular K.E. and P.E
Profile image of Vinayak
8 Years ago
If volume increase then work done is positive and from PV=nRT if volume and pressure increase the temperature will increase.(b)&(c)