The following figure shows an adiabatic cylindrical container of volume $V_0$ divided by an adiabatic smooth piston (area of cross-section = $A$) into two equal parts. An ideal gas $(C_P/C_V = \gamma)$ is at pressure $P_1$ and temperature $T_1$ in the left part,and a gas at pressure $P_2$ and temperature $T_2$ is in the right part. The piston is slowly displaced and released at a position where it can stay in equilibrium. The final pressure of the two parts will be (Suppose $x$ = displacement of the piston):

  • A
    $P_2$
  • B
    $P_1$
  • C
    $\frac{P_1 (V_0/2)^\gamma}{(V_0/2 + Ax)^\gamma}$
  • D
    $\frac{P_2 (V_0/2)^\gamma}{(V_0/2 + Ax)^\gamma}$

Explore More

Similar Questions

In a thermodynamic system,$\Delta U$ represents the increase in internal energy and $W$ represents the work done by the system. Which of the following statements is true?

$A$ gas has pressure $P$ and volume $V$. If the gas is compressed adiabatically to $\frac{1}{32}$ of its initial volume,what will be the new pressure? (Given: $(32)^{1.4} = 128$)

Difficult
View Solution

During an adiabatic process, the pressure of a gas is proportional to the cube of its temperature. The value of $C_p / C_V$ for that gas is

An ideal gas in a cylinder is compressed adiabatically to one-third of its original volume. $A$ work of $45 \,J$ is done on the gas by the process. The change in internal energy of the gas and the heat flowed into the gas, respectively are

$A$ gas is compressed adiabatically. Which one of the following statements is $NOT$ true?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo