MCQ
Which one of the following equations does not correctly represent the first law of thermodynamics for the given processes involving an ideal gas? (Assume non -expansion work is zero)
  • A
    Isochoric process: $\Delta U =  q$
  • Adiabatic process: $\Delta U =  - w$
  • C
    Cyclic process: $q = -w$
  • D
    Isothermal process:  $q = -w$

Answer

Correct option: B.
Adiabatic process: $\Delta U =  - w$
b
According to the first law of thermodynamics $q=\Delta U-w$

For cyclic process : $\Delta U = 0 \Rightarrow q =  - w$

For isothermal process : $\Delta U = 0 \Rightarrow q =  - w$

For adiabatic process : $q = 0 \Rightarrow \Delta U = W$

For isochoric process : $w = 0 \Rightarrow \Delta U = q$

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