Dronacharya Physics Classes
Dronacharya Physics Classes
4) Define entropy. What is its physical significance? Show that the entropy of a
perfect gas remains constant in reversible process & increase in irreversible
process.
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9) Derive Maxwell – Boltzmann law for the distribution of the velocities of
molecules of a perfect gas.
10) Find the expression for average velocity, root mean square velocity on the
basis of Maxwell’s distribution of velocities.
11) State and prove law of equipartition of energy. Also calculate γ for mono,
di and triatomic gases.
12) What is transport phenomenon? Derive expression for co-efficient of
viscosity and thermal conductivity of a gas. Hence show that k = ηCv.
13) Deduce Vander Waal’s equation of state for a real gas from the virial
theorem.
14) What do you mean by Mean free path of the gas molecules? Obtain a
relationship between the mean free path and the cross – section of a
molecules. How is mean free path of a molecule determined experimentally?
15) Describe the theory of Adiabatic demagnetisation.
SHORT QUESTIONS: -
1) Deduce Clapeyron latent heat equation from Maxwell’s
Thermodynamics relations
dP/dT =L/T(V2 – V1)
2) Explain first law of thermodynamics and apply it to discuss
a) Isothermal process
b) Adiabatic process
c) Isobaric process
3) Explain third law of thermodynamics and unattainability of absolute zero.
4) State and explain zeroth law of thermodynamics.
5) Deduce T - ds equation.
6) State & prove Carnot’s Theorem.
7) Find expressions for critical volume (Vc), critical temperature (Tc) and
critical pressure (Pc) in terms of Vander Waal’s constant.
8) Define Boyle’s temperature. Find the relation between Boyle’s temperature
& critical temperature.
9) Define extensive & intensive thermodynamical variables.
10) Write short notes of Andrew’s experiment of CO2.
11) Give the statement of law of corresponding states.
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