Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Kinetic Theory

Question:

An ideal gas is initially at a temperature T and volume V. Its volume is increased by \(\Delta V\) due to an increase in temperature \(\Delta T\), pressure remaining constant. The quantity \(\delta = \frac{\Delta V}{\Delta T}\) varies with temperature as : 

Options:

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Correct Answer:

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Explanation:

From ideal gas equation : 

  1. PV = RT ... [for 1 mol]
  2. P\(\Delta\)V = R\(\Delta\)T

Dividing (2) by (1), we get :

\(\frac{\Delta V}{V} = \frac{\Delta T}{T}\)

\(\Rightarrow \frac{\Delta V}{V\Delta T} = \frac{1}{T} = \delta\) ... [given]

\(\Rightarrow \delta = \frac{1}{T}\)

So, the graph between \(\delta\) and T will be a rectangular hyperbola.