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Work for the following process ABCD on a monoatomic gas is

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W=2P0V0 ln2
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W=2P0V0 (1+ln2)
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W=2P0V0 (1+ln2)
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W=2P0V0 ln2
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Solution

The correct option is D. W=2P0V0 ln2.


The process A--->B and C--->D are isobaric where as the process B---->C is isothermal.

Work done along AB:

WAB=Pext(V2V1)=P0(2V0V0)=P0V0

Work done along BC:

WBC=nRT ln(V2V1=nRT ln(4V02V0)=nRT ln(2)

Work done along CD:

WCD=Pext(V2V1)=P(2V04V0)=2PV0

as BC is an isothermal process, from B→C there is increase in volume by two times so the pressure will be half of original

So, P=P02

WCD=P0V0

The total work done along the path ABCD is

W=WAB+WBC+WCD
W=P0V0nRT ln(2)+P0V0
W=P0V02P0V0 ln(2)+P0V0
(As the process BC is an isothermal process, then at point B, 2P0V0=nRT)
W= 2P0V0 ln2.


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