Which one of the following options is the correct combination?- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Analyze Column 1 (Work Done Expressions)
The question defines as the work done on the system. The general formula for work done on the system is .
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(I) For an adiabatic process, the work done by the gas is . The work done on the gas is . This expression corresponds to an adiabatic process.
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(II) For an isobaric (constant pressure) process, is constant. Let . The work done on the system is . This expression corresponds to an isobaric process.
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(III) Work is done only when there is a change in volume. If , it implies , which means the volume is constant. This corresponds to an isochoric process.
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(IV) For an isothermal process, temperature is constant. From the ideal gas law, . The work done by the gas is . The work done on the gas is . This expression corresponds to an isothermal process.
Step 2: Match Column 1 with Column 2 (Process Name)
Based on the analysis in Step 1:
- (I) matches with (iv) Adiabatic
- (II) matches with (iii) Isobaric
- (III) matches with (ii) Isochoric
- (IV) matches with (i) Isothermal
Step 3: Analyze Column 3 (P-V Diagrams)
We analyze the path from state 1 to state 2 in each diagram:
- (P): The path is a horizontal line, which means pressure is constant. This is an isobaric process.
- (Q): The path is a curve. The overall cycle resembles an Otto cycle, where the expansion (1 to 2) and compression strokes are adiabatic. The slope of an adiabatic process () is steeper than that of an isothermal process (). The curve 1->2 is steep, characteristic of an adiabatic process.
- (R): The path is a curve, less steep than the one in (Q). This is characteristic of an isothermal process.
- (S): The path is a vertical line, which means volume is constant. This is an isochoric process.
Step 4: Match Column 2 with Column 3
Based on the analysis in Step 3:
- (i) Isothermal matches with (R)
- (ii) Isochoric matches with (S)
- (iii) Isobaric matches with (P)
- (iv) Adiabatic matches with (Q)
Step 5: Identify the Correct Combination
We now combine the matches to find the correct triplets and check against the given options.
- Adiabatic: (I) - (iv) - (Q)
- Isobaric: (II) - (iii) - (P)
- Isochoric: (III) - (ii) - (S)
- Isothermal: (IV) - (i) - (R)
Let's evaluate the given options:
- A: - Incorrect. (IV) is Isothermal, while (ii) and (S) are Isochoric.
- B: - Correct. (III) is the work for an isochoric process, (ii) is the name for an isochoric process, and (S) is the P-V diagram for an isochoric process.
- C: - Incorrect. (II) and (P) are Isobaric, but (iv) is Adiabatic.
- D: - Incorrect. (II) is Isobaric, (iv) is Adiabatic, and (R) is Isothermal.
Thus, the only correct combination listed is B.
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