Calculate workdone in adiabatic compression of one mole of an ideal gas (monoatomic) from an initial pressure of 1atm to final pressure of 2 atm. Initial temperature = 300 K. (a) If process is carried out reversibly (b) If process is carried out irreversible against 2 atm external pressure. Computer the final volume reached by gas in two cases and describe the work graphically.

Calculate workdone in adiabatic compression of one mole of an ideal ga

1.	Calculate workdone in adiabatic compression of one mole of an ideal gas (monoatomic) from an initial pressure of 1atm to final pressure of 2 atm. Initial temperature = 300 K. (a) If process is carried out reversibly (b) If process is carried out irreversible against 2 atm external pressure. Computer the final volume reached by gas in two cases and describe the work graphically.
Answer» Solution :(a) `T_(2)=395.8,V_(2)=16.24L,w_("REV")=1194.72J`, `V_(2)^(')=17.24L,T_(2)^(')=420K,w_("irrev")=1496.52J`