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A litre of dry air at STP expands adiabatically to a volume of 3 litres. If γ=1.40, the work done by air is: 31.4=4.6555 [Take air to be an ideal gas]
PhysicsThermodynamicsJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (07 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 60.7J
  • B 90.5J
  • C 100.8J
  • D 48J
Solution:
2236 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 90.5J
P1=1atm,T1=273K
P1V1γ=P2V2γ
P2=P1V1V2γ
=1atm131.4
Now work done =P1V1-P2V2γ-1=90.5 J

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