For an isothermal expansion of a perfect gas, the value of \(\frac{\Delta P}{P}\) is equal:
1. \(-\gamma^{\frac{1}{2}}\frac{\Delta V}{V}\)
2. \(-\frac{\Delta V}{V}\)
3. \(-\gamma\frac{\Delta V}{V}\)
4. \(-\gamma^2\frac{\Delta V}{V}\)

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If a gas is heated at constant pressure, its isothermal compressibility 

(1) Remains constant

(2) Increases linearly with temperature

(3) Decreases linearly with temperature

(4) Decreases inversely with temperature

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In isothermal expansion, the pressure is determined by:

1. Temperature only
2. Compressibility only
3. Both temperature and compressibility
4. None of these
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The isothermal bulk modulus of a perfect gas at normal pressure is -

(1) 1.013×105N/m2

(2) 1.013×106N/m2

(3) 1.013×1011N/m2

(4) 1.013×1011N/m2

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In an isothermal change, an ideal gas obeys:

1. Boyle's law 2. Charles law
3. Gay-Lussac law 4. None of the above
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Under isothermal conditions, the volumes of ideal gas \(A\) and actual gas \(B\) grow from \(V\) to \(2V\). The increase in internal energy:
1. will be the same in both \(A\) and \(B\).
2. will be zero in both the gases.
3. of \(B\) will be more than that of \(A\).
4. of \(A\) will be more than that of \(B\).
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The specific heat of a gas in an isothermal process is: 

1. Infinite 2. Zero
3. Negative 4. Remains constant
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The latent heat of vaporisation of water is 2240 J/gm. If the work done in the process of expansion of 1 g is 168 J, then increase in internal energy is 

(1) 2408 J

(2) 2240 J

(3) 2072 J

(4) 1904 J

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A cylinder fitted with a piston contains 0.2 moles of air at temperature 27°C. The piston is pushed so slowly that the air within the cylinder remains in thermal equilibrium with the surroundings. Find the approximate work done by the system if the final volume is twice the initial volume 

(1) 543 J

(2) 345 J

(3) 453 J

(4) 600 J

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If a cylinder containing a gas at high pressure explodes, the gas undergoes -

(1) Reversible adiabatic change and fall of temperature

(2) Reversible adiabatic change and rise of temperature

(3) Irreversible adiabatic change and fall of temperature

(4) Irreversible adiabatic change and rise of temperature

Subtopic:  First Law of Thermodynamics |
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