The P-V diagram of a diatomic ideal gas system going under cyclic process as shown in figure.

Question:

The $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{V}$ diagram of a diatomic ideal gas system going under cyclic process as shown in figure. The work done during an adiabatic process $\mathrm{CD}$ is (use $\gamma=1.4)$

  1. $-500 \mathrm{~J}$

  2. $-400 \mathrm{~J}$

  3. $400 \mathrm{~J}$

  4. $200 \mathrm{~J}$


Correct Option: 1

Solution:

(1)

Adiabatic process is from $\mathrm{C}$ to $\mathrm{D}$

$\mathrm{WD}=\frac{\mathrm{P}_{2} \mathrm{~V}_{2}-\mathrm{P}_{1} \mathrm{~V}_{1}}{1-\gamma}$

$=\frac{P_{\mathrm{D}} V_{\mathrm{D}}-\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{C}} \mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{C}}}{1-\gamma}$

$=\frac{200(3)-(100)(4)}{1-1.4}$

$=-500 \mathrm{~J} \quad$ Ans.(a)

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