Heat and Thermodynamics 5 Question 7

7. For the given cyclic process $C A B$ as shown for a gas, the work done is

(2019 Main, 12 Jan I)

(a) $5 J$

(b) $10 J$

(c) $1 J$

(d) $30 J$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 7. (b)

Solution:

  1. Key Idea

In a cyclic thermodynamic process work done $=$ area under $p-V$ diagram. Also in clockwise cycle, work done is positive.

In the given cyclic process, work done $=\oint p d V=$ area enclosed by the cycle $=\frac{1}{2} \times$ base $\times$ height of triangle $(C A B)$ made by cycle

$$ =\frac{1}{2}\left(V _2-V _1\right)\left(p _2-p _1\right) $$

From graph, given

$$ \begin{aligned} V _2 & =5 m^{3}, V _1=1 m^{3} \\ p _2 & =6 Pa, p _1=1 Pa \\ & =\frac{1}{2}(5-1)(6-1)=\frac{1}{2} \times 4 \times 5=10 J \end{aligned} $$



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