One gram mol of a diatomic gas (γ=1.4) is compressed adiabatically so that its temperature rises from 27oC to 127oC. The work done will be
A
2078.5 joules
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B
207.85 joules
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C
207.85 ergs
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A 2078.5 joules We know, from first law, ΔU=q+w.
For adibatic process, q=0.
Also ΔU = nCvdT and w = ΔU = nR(γ−1)(T2−T1)
= 1×R(1.4−1)(400−300)=2078.5J