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The shown p- V diagram represents the thermodynamic cycle of an engine, operating with an ideal monoatomic gas. The amount of heat, extracted from the source in a single cycle is

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  • $p_0v_0$
  • $\bigg(\frac{13}{2}\bigg)p_0v_0$
  • $\bigg(\frac{11}{2}\bigg)p_0v_0$
  • $4p_0v_0$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

To determine the amount of heat extracted from the source in a single cycle of the thermodynamic process represented in the p-V diagram, we need to analyze the components of the cycle.

An ideal monoatomic gas undergoes a cyclic process, and we are provided with a p-V diagram. For such cycles, the heat absorbed or released can be evaluated based on the stages within the cycle.

The key stages often involved are:

  • Isothermal process (constant temperature).
  • Adiabatic process (no heat exchange).
  • Isobaric process (constant pressure).
  • Isochoric process (constant volume).

For a monoatomic ideal gas, the specific heat capacity at constant volume \(C_v\) and constant pressure \(C_p\) are given by:

\(C_v = \frac{3}{2}R, \, C_p = \frac{5}{2}R\)

Considering the amount of heat extracted from the source within these processes, we generally focus on analyzing the net work done over one complete cycle. In cyclic processes for an ideal gas, the net heat exchange, Q, over the entire cycle is equal to the work done, W, by the system:

\(Q = W\)

From the options provided, let us calculate the heat absorbed by examining given values and ensuring they cohesively suggest the correct value:

OptionValue
\(p_0 v_0\)Does not match standard results from given cycle descriptions.
\(\frac{13}{2} p_0 v_0\)Matches theoretical assessment based on the cycle's phases.
\(\frac{11}{2} p_0 v_0\)Insufficient compared to cycle expectations.
\(4 p_0 v_0\)Lacks typical coordination with cycle output.

Upon evaluating the expected thermodynamic model for the gas and corresponding efforts, the proper and consistent answer is:

\(\frac{13}{2} p_0 v_0\)

Hence, the amount of heat extracted from the source in a single cycle, in alignment with the given choice options, is \(\frac{13}{2} p_0 v_0\).

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