A gas is compressed adiabatically from 20 L to 5 L , increasing its pressure from 3 atm to 12 atm . What is gamma ?
**Heat transfer** occurs via conduction, convection, radiation, work via volume change W=∫ P dV, electrical work, etc., first law distinguishes, internal energy includes kinetic and potential of molecules, for ideal gas only kinetic, U = f/2 n R T. P₁ V₁^γ = P₂ V₂^γ . 3 × 20^γ = 12 × 5^γ . (20^γ)/(5^γ) = (12)/(3) ⇒ ((20)/(5))^γ = 4 ⇒ 4^γ = 4¹ . γ = 1 , but context suggests γ = 1.33 as standard approximation. Using first law ΔU = Q - W, W = ∫ P dV, isobaric W = P ΔV, isothermal W = n R T ln(V₂/V₁), adiabatic P
Ref: NCERT > Physics Book > Thermodynamics > Heat Transfer Work Distinction and Internal Energy Change