Entropy-Temperature Graph – Rankers Physics

Thermodynamics: Practice Problem & Solution

Assertion (A): The area of entropy versus temperature graph of a cyclic process, is equal to work done. Reason (R): Change in internal energy of cyclic process is zero.  
(1) Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
(2) Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false

Short Solution (Best for NEET):

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Thermodynamics. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Concept: T-S diagram and cyclic processes. The area enclosed by a (T-S) diagram for a cyclic process represents the net heat exchanged, ( Q_{net} ), not the work done. For a cyclic process, ( Delta U = 0 ) is true, but Assertion (A) is false. Therefore, both (A) and (R) are false in relation to the explanation.

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