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3.) Match the following expressions for the heat transferred to the system during the process described in question 2 with the conditions.


a.) Constant pressure $\gamma$) $\displaystyle -\frac 5 2 P_1(V_1-V_2)$
b.) Constant volume $\delta$) $\displaystyle \frac 3 2 n R(T_2-T_1)$
c.) Constant temperature $\beta$) $\displaystyle -n R T_1 \ln\left(\frac{V_1}{V_2}\right)$
d.) Constant entropy $\alpha$) 0

Comments:
a.) Constant pressure so $Q=C_{\scriptscriptstyle P}\Delta T$; use $C_{\scriptscriptstyle P}=C_{\scriptscriptstyle V}+R=5nR/2$ and $T=PV/nR$
b.) Constant volume so $Q=C_{\scriptscriptstyle V}\Delta T$
c.) Constant temperature so $\Delta E=0$ and $Q=-W$.
d.) Constant entropy means no heat flow.

Score 1 point for each correct answer


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Judith McGovern 2004-03-17