Answer:
(B) The total internal energy of the helium is 4888.6 Joules
(C) The total work done by the helium is 2959.25 Joules
(D) The final volume of the helium is 0.066 cubic meter
Explanation:
(B) ∆U = P(V2 - V1)
From ideal gas equation, PV = nRT
T1 = 21°C = 294K, V1 = 0.033m^3, n = 2moles, V2 = 2× 0.033=0.066m^3
P = nRT ÷ V = (2×8.314×294) ÷ 0.033 = 148140.4 Pascal
∆U = 148140.4(0.066 - 0.033) = 4888.6 Joules
(C) P2 = P1(V1÷V2)^1.4 =148140.4(0.033÷0.066)^1.4= 148140.4×0.379=56134.7 Pascal
Assuming a closed system
(C) Wc = (P1V1 - P2V2) ÷ 0.4 = (148140.4×0.033 - 56134.7×0.066) ÷ 0.4 = (4888.6 - 3704.9) ÷ 0.4 = 1183.7 ÷ 0.4 = 2959.25 Joules
(C) Final volume = 2×initial volume = 2×0.033= 0.066 cubic meter
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