Calorimetry - NEET Physics Questions
Question 1: difficult

Two substances ‘A’ and ‘B’ equal mass m are heated by uniform rate of 6 cals–¹ under similar conditions. A graph between temperature and time is shown in figure. Ratio of heat absorbed HA/HB by them for complete fusion is :

1. 9/4
2. 4/9
3. 8/5
4. 5/8
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The heat absorbed during the fusion process is given by the formula:

\[
H = m \cdot L
\]

Where \( H \) is the heat absorbed, \( m \) is the mass, and \( L \) is the latent heat of fusion. Since both substances have the same mass and are being heated at the same rate (6 cal/s), the amount of heat absorbed depends on the duration of the phase change (the flat portion of the graph).

- For substance A: The time interval for fusion (flat portion of the graph) is from \( t = 3 \) to \( t = 5 \), so the time spent during fusion is \( 5 - 3 = 2 \) seconds.
- For substance B: The time interval for fusion is from \( t = 5 \) to \( t = 7 \), so the time spent during fusion is also \( 7 - 5 = 2 \) seconds.

However, the time during which each substance is being heated prior to the phase change is different, which affects the total heat absorbed by each. To calculate the heat absorbed for fusion alone (latent heat), we need to account for the heat absorbed during the temperature increase as well.

- For substance A: It takes 2 seconds to reach the fusion point, then 2 seconds to complete the fusion process.
- For substance B: It takes 3 seconds to reach the fusion point, then 2 seconds to complete the fusion.

Now, let's calculate the total heat absorbed for each substance:

\[
H_A = \text{Heat absorbed during heating phase} + \text{Heat absorbed during fusion}
\]

Substance A spends 2 seconds in the heating phase (at a rate of 6 cal/s), so it absorbs \( 2 \times 6 = 12 \) calories in the heating phase. For fusion, it absorbs heat for 2 seconds at the same rate:

\[
H_A = 12 + (2 \times 6) = 12 + 12 = 24 \, \text{cal}
\]

For substance B, it spends 3 seconds in the heating phase, absorbing \( 3 \times 6 = 18 \) calories. During the fusion, it also absorbs heat for 2 seconds:

\[
H_B = 18 + (2 \times 6) = 18 + 12 = 30 \, \text{cal}
\]

Now, the ratio of heat absorbed by substance A to substance B is:

\[
\frac{H_A}{H_B} = \frac{24}{30} = \frac{8}{5}
\]

Thus, the correct ratio of heat absorbed by substance A to substance B is indeed \(\frac{8}{5}\).

Question 2: difficult

A block of mass 20 Kg, fall from a height of 20m. After colliding with ground 75% of energy goes in raising temperature of block. Find rise in temperature of block? (Take specific heat of block 100 J/Kg°C) :

1. 1/2°C
2. 1.5°C
3. 2°C
4. 1°C
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To find the rise in temperature of the block, we can follow these steps:

1. Calculate the potential energy of the block before it falls:
\[
\text{Potential energy} = m \times g \times h
\]
where:
- \( m = 20 \, \text{kg} \) (mass of the block)
- \( g = 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) (acceleration due to gravity)
- \( h = 20 \, \text{m} \) (height)

\[
\text{Potential energy} = 20 \times 10 \times 20 = 4000 \, \text{J}
\]

2. Energy converted to heat:
Since 75% of the energy goes into raising the temperature of the block:
\[
\text{Heat energy} = 0.75 \times 4000 = 3000 \, \text{J}
\]

3. Use the heat energy to calculate the rise in temperature:
The formula for heat energy is:
\[
Q = m \times c \times \Delta T
\]
where:
- \( Q = 3000 \, \text{J} \) (heat energy)
- \( m = 20 \, \text{kg} \)
- \( c = 100 \, \text{J/kg°C} \) (specific heat of the block)
- \( \Delta T \) is the rise in temperature (to be found)

Rearranging the formula to solve for \( \Delta T \):
\[
\Delta T = \frac{Q}{m \times c} = \frac{3000}{20 \times 100} = \frac{3000}{2000} = 1.5^\circ \text{C}
\]

Thus, the rise in temperature of the block is 1.5°C.

Question 3: difficult

A solid material is supplied with heat at constant rate and the temperature of the material changes as shown below. From the graph, the false conclusion drawn is :

1. AB and CD of the graph represent phase changes
2. AB represent the change of state from solid to liquid
3. latent heat of fusion is twice the latent heat of vaporization
4. CD represents the change of state from liquid to gas
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In the provided graph, the temperature of the material increases with heat input. The flat portions of the graph (AB and CD) represent phase changes where heat is absorbed but the temperature remains constant. Specifically:

- Segment AB corresponds to the latent heat of fusion (solid to liquid).
- Segment CD corresponds to the latent heat of vaporization (liquid to gas).

The length of CD is given as twice the length of AB, meaning the heat input required for vaporization is twice that of fusion.

However, the false conclusion stated in the answer is that "the latent heat of fusion is twice the latent heat of vaporization." This contradicts the graph because CD represents vaporization and is twice the length of AB, implying that the latent heat of vaporization is actually twice the latent heat of fusion, not the other way around.

Hence, the false conclusion is that the latent heat of fusion is larger than the latent heat of vaporization. The correct interpretation from the graph is that the latent heat of vaporization is twice the latent heat of fusion.

Question 4: difficult

A calorimeter contains 0.2 kg of water at 30°C. 0.1 kg of water at 60°C is added to it, the mixture is well stirred and the resulting temperature is found to be 35°C. The water equivalent of the calorimeter is :

1. 6300 J/K
2. 1260 J/K
3. 4200 J/K
4. none of these
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To find the water equivalent of the calorimeter, we can use the principle of heat exchange:

\[
\text{Heat lost by hotter water} = \text{Heat gained by colder water} + \text{Heat gained by the calorimeter}
\]

Let \( m_1 = 0.2 \, \text{kg} \), \( T_1 = 30^\circ \text{C} \) (colder water), \( m_2 = 0.1 \, \text{kg} \), \( T_2 = 60^\circ \text{C} \) (hotter water), and the final temperature \( T_f = 35^\circ \text{C} \). Let \( W_c \) be the water equivalent of the calorimeter, and \( c = 4200 \, \text{J/kg}^\circ \text{C} \) be the specific heat capacity of water.

Heat lost by hotter water:
\[
Q_{\text{lost}} = m_2 c (T_2 - T_f) = 0.1 \times 4200 \times (60 - 35) = 0.1 \times 4200 \times 25 = 10500 \, \text{J}
\]

Heat gained by colder water:
\[
Q_{\text{gained (water)}} = m_1 c (T_f - T_1) = 0.2 \times 4200 \times (35 - 30) = 0.2 \times 4200 \times 5 = 4200 \, \text{J}
\]

Heat gained by calorimeter:
\[
Q_{\text{gained (calorimeter)}} = W_c \times c \times (T_f - T_1) = W_c \times 4200 \times 5
\]

Using heat balance equation:
\[
Q_{\text{lost}} = Q_{\text{gained (water)}} + Q_{\text{gained (calorimeter)}}
\]
\[
10500 = 4200 + W_c \times 4200 \times 5
\]
\[
10500 - 4200 = 21000 W_c
\]
\[
6300 = 21000 W_c
\]
\[
W_c = \frac{6300}{21000} = 0.3 \, \text{kg}
\]

Since the water equivalent is in terms of mass and \( c = 4200 \, \text{J/kg}^\circ \text{C} \), the water equivalent in \( \text{J/K} \) is:
\[
W_c \times c = 0.3 \times 4200 = 1260 \, \text{J/K}
\]

So, the water equivalent of the calorimeter is 1260 J/K.

Question 5: difficult

10 gm of ice at –20°C is added to 10 gm of water at 50°C Specific heat of water = 1 cal / gm-°C, specific heat of ice = 0.5 cal /gm-°C. Latent heat of ice = 80 cal /gm. Then, resulting temperature is :

1. –20°C
2. 15°C
3. 0°C
4. 50°C
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1. Heat gained by ice to reach 0°C:
\[
Q_{\text{ice heating}} = 10 \, \text{g} \cdot 0.5 \, \text{cal/g°C} \cdot 20°C = 100 \, \text{cal}
\]

2. Heat gained by ice to melt:
\[
Q_{\text{ice melting}} = 10 \, \text{g} \cdot 80 \, \text{cal/g} = 800 \, \text{cal}
\]

Total heat gained by ice:
\[
Q_{\text{total ice}} = 100 \, \text{cal} + 800 \, \text{cal} = 900 \, \text{cal}
\]

3. Heat lost by water:
\[
Q_{\text{water cooling}} = 10 \, \text{g} \cdot 1 \, \text{cal/g°C} \cdot (50 - T) = 500 - 10T \, \text{cal}
\]

4. Set heat gained equal to heat lost:
\[
500 - 10T = 900 \Rightarrow -10T = 400 \Rightarrow T = -40°C
\]

Since this temperature is below 0°C, all the ice will not melt.

5. Equilibrium Calculation:
Let \( x \) be the mass of ice that melts:
\[
500 = 70x + 100 \Rightarrow 400 = 70x \Rightarrow x \approx 5.71 \, \text{g}
\]

Result:
The final temperature of the system will be **0°C**.