Heat and Thermodynamics 6 Question 15
19. While the piston is at a distance from the top, the hole at the top is sealed. The piston is then released, to a position where it can stay in equilibrium. In this condition, the distance of the piston from the top is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 19. (d)
Solution:
- Let
be the pressure in equilibrium.
Then,
Applying,