What is the change in internal energy when a gas contracts from 377 mL to 177 mL under a constant pressure of 2 atm, while at the same time being cooled by removing 124J heat? [Take: 1Latm = 100J]
A
−24J
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B
−84J
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C
−164J
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D
−24J
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Solution
The correct option is B−84J From the first law of thermodynamics, △U=Q+W Q=−124J (given) W=−Pext(v2−v1) −2(177−377)=400atmmL=0.4atmL
Since, 1atmL=100J 0.4atmL=40J Substituting the values of QandW, we get, △U=−124+40=−84J