During the expansion of an ideal gas, the work done by the gas is 100J and the heat capacity of the process is found to be +2J/oC. Find △U of the gas if the final temperature of the gas is 25oC higher than its initial temperature.
A
−40J
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B
−50J
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C
−30J
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D
−80J
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Solution
The correct option is B−50J From first law of thermodynamic △U=q+w q=+2J/oC=2×25=50J W=−100J
So, △U=50−100=−50J
Hence, △U=−50J