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A thermally insulated rigid container contains an ideal gas. It is heated through a resistance coil of 100Ω by passing a current of 1 A for five minutes, then the change in internal energy of the gas is:

Correct answer: D. 30 kJ

  • A. 0 kJ
  • B. 10 kJ
  • C. 20 kJ
  • D. 30 kJ

Explanation

Heat energy supplied to the Ideal gas = I2RtHeat energy supplied to the Ideal gas = 12x100x5x60Heat energy supplied to the Ideal gas = 30,000JHeat energy supplied to the Ideal gas = 30 kJChange in Internal Energy = work done on the system + heat energy suppliedChange in Internal Energ = 0 + 30 kJChange in Internal Energ = 30 kJ

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