Thermodynamics Class 11 Physics

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Key Concepts

Zeroth, First, Second laws of thermodynamics: Zeroth, First, Second laws of thermodynamics
Isothermal, adiabatic, isochoric, isobaric processes: Isothermal, adiabatic, isochoric, isobaric processes
Carnot engine and its efficiency: Carnot engine and its efficiency
Entropy and second law: Entropy and second law

Important Formulas

First law of thermodynamics:

ΔU = Q − W

Efficiency of Carnot engine:

η = 1 − T₂/T₁

Adiabatic process:

TV^(γ−1) = constant; PV^γ = constant

Work done (isothermal):

W = nRT ln(V₂/V₁)

Solved Numerical Examples

Example 1

Problem: A Carnot engine works between temperatures 600 K and 300 K. Calculate its efficiency.

Solution: Efficiency η = 1 - (T₂/T₁). Here T₁ = 600 K and T₂ = 300 K. η = 1 - (300/600) = 1 - 0.5 = 0.5 or 50%.

Example 2

Problem: In a thermodynamic process, 500 J of heat is added to a system and the system does 200 J of work. Find the change in internal energy.

Solution: By the first law of thermodynamics, Q = ΔU + W. Given Q = 500 J (heat added) and W = 200 J (work done by system). ΔU = Q - W = 500 - 200 = 300 J.

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Common Mistakes

Forgetting to convert units appropriately.
Misapplying the sign convention.
Ignoring vector components in calculations.