The correct option for free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic condition is :
- q = 0, $\Delta$ T = 0 and w = 0
- q = 0, $\Delta$ T < 0 and w > 0
- q < 0, $\Delta$ T = 0 and w = 0
- q > 0, $\Delta$ T > 0 and w > 0
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
$W _{ p v }= 0$
$q = 0$ (adiabatic process)
$\Delta E = q + w$
$\Delta E = 0$
$\Delta E = n C _{ v m } \Delta T = 0$
$q = 0 , \Delta \mathbf { T } = 0 , w = 0$
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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.
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