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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Thermodynamics

Question:

Four moles of hydrogen, 2 moles of helium and 1 mole of water vapour form an ideal gas mixture. What is the molar specific heat at constant pressure of mixture ?

Options:

\(\frac{16}{7}R\)

\(\frac{7}{16}R\)

R

\(\frac{23}{7}R\)

Correct Answer:

\(\frac{23}{7}R\)

Explanation:

C_vhydrogen = \(\frac{5}{2}R\)

C_vhelium = \(\frac{3}{2}R\)

C_vwater vapour = \(\frac{6}{2}R\)

\(\Rightarrow C_{v_{mix}} = \frac{4*\frac{5R}{2} + 2*\frac{3R}{2} + 1*3R}{4+2+1} = \frac{16}{7}R\)

\(\Rightarrow C_P = C_V + R\)

\(\Rightarrow C_P = \frac{16}{7}R + R = \frac{23}{7}R\)