Applications of Thermodynamics: Work

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Applications of Thermodynamics: Work: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Mechanical Work, Free Expansion, Work Done in Reversible Adiabatic Process, Work Done in Irreversible Adiabatic Process, Expansion of an Ideal Gas and, Mathematical Expression for Reversible Work

Important Questions on Applications of Thermodynamics: Work

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During isothermal expansion of an ideal gas, its

                               

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Absolute zero is defined as the temperature

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The enthalpy changes at 298 K in successive breaking of O-H bonds of water are-
H2O  H(g)+OH(g);  H= 498 kJ mol-1
OH    H(g)+O(g);   H= 428 kJ mol-1
The bond enthalpy of O-H bond is
 

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Why work done in a free expansion of ideal gas is zero?

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Explain free expansion of an ideal gas.

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Work done during free expansion of an ideal gas is:

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Which energy is a part of mechanical energy?

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What is the difference between kinetic and mechanical energy?

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What is mechanical work?

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The work done during the expansion of a gas from 4 dm3 to 6 dm3 against a constant external pressure of 3 atm is (1 L atm=101.32 J)

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2.8  x 10-2 Kg of nitrogen is expanded isothermally and reversibly at 300K from 15.15 x 105 Nm-2 when the work done is found to be -17.33 kJ. Find the final pressure.

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Three moles of an ideal gas are compressed isothermally and reversibly to a volume of 2 L. The work done is 2.983 kJ at 22°C. Calculate the initial volume of the gas.

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Calculate the maximum work when 24 g of oxygen are expanded isothermally and reversibly from a pressure of 1.6×105 Pa to 100 kPa at 298 K.

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Derive the expression for maximum work.

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A free expansion of a gas results into no work. Explain.
 

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What is the amount of work done during free expansion? (write answer in words).

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What was the primary form of rent that peasants had to pay to their lords?

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What is the adjustment entry for recording depreciation on machinery?

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When an asset is disposed of at a profit, which account is debited?

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Which of the following statements is true about long run costs?