Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Thermodynamics

Question:

Two cylinders A and B of equal capacity are connected to each other via a stop cock. A contains an ideal gas at standard temperature and pressure. B is completely evacuated. The entire system is thermally insulated. The stop cock is suddenly opened. The process is :

Options:

isochoric

isobaric

isothermal

adiabatic

Correct Answer:

adiabatic

Explanation:

Entire system is thermally insulated. So, no heat exchange will take place. Hence, process will be adiabatic.