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Heat is supplied to a diatomic gas at constant pressure. Then the ratio of \( \Delta Q : \Delta U : \Delta W \) is:

Updated On: Apr 10, 2026
  • \(2:3:5\)
  • \(5:3:2\)
  • \(2:5:7\)
  • \(7:5:2\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Concept: From the first law of thermodynamics: \[ \Delta Q = \Delta U + \Delta W \] For an ideal gas at constant pressure: \[ \Delta Q = nC_p\Delta T \] \[ \Delta U = nC_v\Delta T \] \[ \Delta W = nR\Delta T \] For a diatomic gas: \[ C_v=\frac{5R}{2}, \qquad C_p=\frac{7R}{2} \]
Step 1:Write each quantity} \[ \Delta Q = n\frac{7R}{2}\Delta T \] \[ \Delta U = n\frac{5R}{2}\Delta T \] \[ \Delta W = nR\Delta T \]
Step 2:Form the ratio} \[ \Delta Q : \Delta U : \Delta W \] \[ =\frac{7R}{2}:\frac{5R}{2}:R \] Multiply by \(2\): \[ 7R:5R:2R \] \[ =7:5:2 \] \[ \boxed{7:5:2} \]
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