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A gas at \(37^\circ\text{C}\) is compressed adiabatically to half of its volume. Then the final temperature of the gas is
\[ (\text{Ratio of specific heat capacities of the gas is }1.5) \]

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For an adiabatic process, \[ TV^{\gamma-1}=\text{constant}. \] If a gas is compressed, its temperature increases according to \[ T_2=T_1\left(\frac{V_1}{V_2}\right)^{\gamma-1}. \] Always convert temperatures to Kelvin before applying thermodynamic relations.
Updated On: Jun 26, 2026
  • \(165.3^\circ\text{C}\)
  • \(438.3^\circ\text{C}\)
  • \(400^\circ\text{C}\)
  • \(0^\circ\text{C}\)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Write the given data.
Initial temperature: \[ T_1=37^\circ\text{C}=310\ \text{K}. \] Ratio of specific heats: \[ \gamma=1.5=\frac{3}{2}. \] The gas is compressed to half its original volume, therefore \[ V_2=\frac{V_1}{2}. \] Hence, \[ \frac{V_1}{V_2}=2. \]

Step 2: Use the adiabatic relation.
For an adiabatic process, \[ TV^{\gamma-1}=\text{constant}. \] Therefore, \[ T_1V_1^{\gamma-1} = T_2V_2^{\gamma-1}. \] Hence, \[ T_2 = T_1 \left(\frac{V_1}{V_2}\right)^{\gamma-1}. \]

Step 3: Substitute the given values.
Since \[ \gamma-1 = \frac{3}{2}-1 = \frac{1}{2}, \] we get \[ T_2 = 310 \left(2\right)^{1/2}. \] \[ T_2 = 310\sqrt2. \] Using \[ \sqrt2\approx1.414, \] \[ T_2 = 310\times1.414. \] \[ T_2 = 438.3\ \text{K}. \]

Step 4: Convert into Celsius scale.
\[ T_2(^\circ\text{C}) = 438.3-273. \] \[ T_2 = 165.3^\circ\text{C}. \]

Step 5: Final conclusion.
Therefore, the final temperature of the gas is \[ \boxed{165.3^\circ\text{C}} \] Hence, the correct option is \[ \boxed{(1)} \]
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