5 moles of Hydrogen $\left(\gamma=\frac{7}{5}\right)$ initially at S.T.P. are compressed adiabatically so…

5 moles of Hydrogen $\left(\gamma=\frac{7}{5}\right)$ initially at S.T.P. are compressed adiabatically so that its temperature becomes $400^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. The increase in the internal energy of the gas in kilo-joules is $$ \left(R=8.30 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}\right) $$
  1. $21.56$
  2. $41.55$
  3. $65.55$
  4. $80.55$

Solution

Initial temperature $T_1=0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ Final temperature $T_2=400^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ Work done $ \begin{aligned} & W=\frac{\mu R}{\gamma-1} \times \Delta t \\ = & \frac{5 \times 8.31}{\frac{7}{5}-1} \times(400-0) \\ = & \frac{5 \times 8.31 \times 400}{2 / 5} \mathrm{~J} \\ = & \frac{5 \times 5 \times 8.31 \times 400}{2} \mathrm{~kJ} \\ = & 41.55 \mathrm{~kJ} \end{aligned} $ For adiabatic process, Increase in internal energy $=$ work done $=41.55 \mathrm{~kJ}$

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2002

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