In an adiabatic expansion of a gas initial and final temperatures are T1 and T2 respectively then the change in internal energy of the gas is [R = gas constant, γ = adiabatic ratio]
In an adiabatic expansion of a gas initial and final temperatures are T1 and T2 respectively then the change in internal energy of the gas is [R = gas constant, γ = adiabatic ratio]
R (T1 - T2)
\(\frac {R(T_1-T_2)}{γ-1}\)
\(\frac {R(T_2-T_1)}{γ-1}\)
- zero
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The change in internal energy (ΔU) of a gas during an adiabatic expansion can be determined using the adiabatic equation:
ΔU =\(\frac {γ}{γ - 1}\) * R * (T2 - T1)
where γ is the adiabatic ratio or heat capacity ratio, R is the gas constant, T1 is the initial temperature, and T2 is the final temperature.
Therefore, the correct option is (B) \(\frac {R(T_1 - T_2)}{γ - 1}\).
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Concepts Used:
Laws of Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics in physics is a branch that deals with heat, work and temperature, and their relation to energy, radiation and physical properties of matter.
The First Law of Thermodynamics:
The first law of thermodynamics, also known as the Law of Conservation of Energy, states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed; energy can only be transferred or changed from one form to another.
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