NEET Physics Question - Thermal Physics

Assertion (A): Work done by a gas in isothermal expansion is more than the work done by the gas in the same expansion adiabatically.

Reason (R): Temperature remains constant in isothermal expansion but not in adiabatic expansion.

Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)

Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)

(A) is true but (R) is false

Both (A) and (R) are false

Solution:

Concept: Work done is area under P-V curve. Isothermal vs. Adiabatic expansion.
Formula: \( W = \int P dV \). Isothermal: \( PV = \text{constant} \). Adiabatic: \( PV^{\gamma} = \text{constant} \), where \( \gamma > 1 \).
Solution: During expansion from the same initial state to the same final volume, the pressure in isothermal process drops slower than in adiabatic process, leading to more work done. Temperature remains constant in isothermal and changes in adiabatic.

Rankers Physics

Work Done in Isothermal vs. Adiabatic Expansion

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