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Derive the various mathematical statements of the first law. |
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Answer» Mathematical statement of the First law of Thermodynamics is ∆U = q + w Case 1: For a cyclic process involving isothermal expansion of an ideal gas ∆U = 0 ∴ q = -w In other words, during a cyclic process, the amount of heat absorbed by the system is equal to work done by the system. Case 2: For an isochoric process (no change in volume) there is no work of expansion. ∆V = 0 w = 0 ∆U = 0 In other words, during isochoric process, the amount of heat supplied to the system is converted to its internal energy. Case 3: For an adiabatic process there is no change in heat . i.e., q O. Hence, q = 0 ∆U = w In other words, in an adiabatic process, the decrease in internal energy is exactly equal to the work done by the system on its surroundings. Case 4: For an isobaric process. There is no change in the pressure. P remains constant. Hence, ∆U = q + w ∆U = q – P∆V In other words, in an isobaric process a part of heat absorbed by the system is used for PV expansion work and the remaining is added to the internal energy of the system. |
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