Free expansion of an ideal gas: values of q, w and dU
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Question 1
28 Jun 2022
54of an ideal gas is allowed to expand isothermally into vacuum until the total volume is 20 L. The amount of heat absorbed in this expansion is L atm.Question 2
30 Jan 2023
59When 2 litre of ideal gas expands isothermally into vacuum to a total volume of 6 litre, the change in internal energy is J. (Nearest integer)Question 3
1 Feb 2024
49Choose the correct option for free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic condition from the following:Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 4
2 Apr 2025
31Two vessels A and B are connected via stopcock. The vessel A is filled with a gas at a certain pressure. The entire assembly is immersed in water and is allowed to come to thermal equilibrium with water. After opening the stopcock the gas from vessel A expands into vessel and no change in temperature is observed in the thermometer. Which of the following statement is true?Tap an option to check your answer.