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# Solve it, N moles of a diatomic gas in a cylinder are at a temperature T. Heat is supplied to the cylinder such that the temperature remains constant but n moles of the diatomic gas get converted into monoatomic gas. What is the cha

N moles of a diatomic gas in a cylinder are at a temperature T.  Heat is supplied to the cylinder such that the temperature remains constant but n moles of the diatomic gas get converted into monoatomic gas.  What is the change in the total kinetic energy of the gas ?

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Specific heat of gas at constant volume -

$C_{v}= \frac{fR}{2}$

- wherein

f = degree of freedom

R= Universal gas constant

Number of moles of diatomic gas = N

Hence, Number of moles of monoatomic gas = 2N

Since T = constant and volume is also constant

Work done = 0

Change in internal energy = Heat supplied

Change in total kinetic energy = nfCvfT - niCviT

ni = N,     $C_{vi}=\frac{5R}{2}$

nf = 2N,     $C_{vf}=\frac{3R}{2}$

$\therefore\ \; \Delta K=3NRT-\frac{5}{2}NRT=\frac{1}{2}NRT$

Correct option is 1.

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Option 3)

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Option 4)

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