Thermodynamics Question 303

Question: A monoatomic ideal gas goes through a process p=p0αV where p0 and α are positive constants and V is its volume. At what volume will the entropy of gas be maximum?

Options:

A) 5p06α

B) p02α

C) p04α

D) 5p08α

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] ds=nCvdT+PdV=0

nRdTdV+(p0αV)=0

pV=nRT

p0VαV2=nRT

p02αV=nRdTdV

(p0αV)(γ1)=p02αV

p0(γ1)+α(γ1)V=p02αV

p0V=αV(γ+1)

V=p0γα(γ+1)

V=p0×53α(53+1)=5p08α



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