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An ideal gas expands against a constant external pressure of 2.0 atmosphere from 20 litre to 40 litre and absorbs 10 kJ of heat from surrounding. What is the change in internal energy of the system? (Given : 1 atm litre =101.3 J)

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4052 J
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5948 J
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14052 J
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9940 J
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Solution

The correct option is B 5948 J
Here gas is expanded against constant pressure. So, it is a irreversible system.
work done = P×ΔV
w=2 atm× 20 Litre
=40 atm. Litre =40×101.3 J=4052 J
ΔU=q+w
=10×10004052=5948 J

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