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2 marksFirst Law of Thermodynamics

CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 3(a)

Write an equation representing the First Law of Thermodynamics and state the meaning of EACH symbol used.

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  1. 3(b)(i)On the grid provided on page 11, plot a graph of pressure, P, against volume, V.[4 marks]
  2. 3(b)(ii)Use your graph to determine the work done by the gas during the expansion.[3 marks]
  3. 3(b)(iii)Write the ideal gas equation and use it to determine the number of moles of gas present.[3 marks]
  4. 3(b)(iv)Determine the change in internal energy of the gas.[1 mark]
  5. 3(b)(v)Determine the heat supplied to the gas during the expansion.[2 marks]

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