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2 Marks Questions

1. A copper block of mass 2.5kg is heated in a furnace to a temperature of 5000C and then placed on a large ice block. What is the maximum amount of ice that can melt? (Specific heat of copper =0.39Jg1K1; heat of fusion of water =335Jg1

Ans: The copper block's mass, m=2.5kg=2500g

The temperature of the copper block has risen, Δθ=5000C

Copper's specific heat uC=0.39Jg1C1

The heat of water fusion, L=335Jg1

The greatest amount of heat that a copper block may lose in a given amount of time, =mCΔθ

=2500×0.39×500

=487500J

Let m1g be the amount of ice that melts when the copper block is put on the ice block,

The heat that the melting ice has acquired, =m1L

m1=QL=487500335=1455.22g

As a result, the total amount of ice that can melt is 1.45kg.


2. A 'thermocol' icebox is a cheap and efficient method for storing small quantities of cooked food in summer in particular. A cubical icebox of side 30cm has a thickness of 5.0cm. If 4.0kg of ice is put in the box, estimate the amount of ice remaining after 6h.

The outside temperature is 450C, and co-efficient of thermal conductivity of thecmacole is 0.01Js1m1K1. [Heat of fusion of water =335×103Jkg1l

Ans: The provided cubical ice box's side, s=30cm=0.3m

The ice box's thickness, l=5.0cm=0.05m

In the ice because of ice kept, m=4kg

Time gap, t=6h=6×60×60s

the temperature outside, T=450C

Thermacele's heat conductivity coefficient, K=0.01Js1m1K1

The heat of water fusion, L=335×103Jkg1

Let's call m be the total amount of ice that melts in 6h.

The quantity of heat lost by the meal is calculated as follows:

θ=KA(T0)tl

Where, In such case, the surface area

A= Surface area of the b0x=6s2=6×(0.3)2=0.54m3

θ=0.01×0.54×(45)×6×60×600.05=104976J

But θ=mL

m=θL

=104976335×103=0.313kg

Mass of ice left =40.313=3.687kg

As a result, the amount of ice left after is. 6h is 3.687kg.


3 Marks Questions

1. The triple points of neon and carbon dioxide are 24.57K and 216.55K respectively. Express these temperatures on the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales. 

Ans: The following is a relation between the Kelvin and Celsius scales:

$Tc=Tk273.15 (j) $

The temperature scales in Celsius and Fahrenheit are linked in the following way:

$TF=95Tc+32$

If you want to use neon, you need use the following formula.

Tk=24.57K

Tc=24.57273.15=248.58C 

TF=95Tc+32

=95(248.58)+32

=415.442F 

In case of carbon dioxide:

TK=216.55K

Tc=216.55273.15=56.600C

TF=95(T6)+32

=95(56.60)+32

=69.88C 


2. Two absolute scales A and B have triple points of water defined to be 200A and 350B. What is the relation between TA and TB ?

Ans: Water's triple point on the absolute scale A,T1=200A

Water's triple point on the absolute scale B2T2=350B

Water's triple point on the Kelvin scale, TX=273.15K

The temperature 273.15K on Kelvin scale is equal to 200A on absolute scale A.

T1=TK

200A=273.15K

A=273.15200

The temperature 273.15K on Kelvin scale is equal to 350B on absolute scale B.

T2=TK

350B=273.15 

B=273.15350 

On a scale A,TA is triple point of water.

On a scale B,TB is triple point of water.

∴=273.15200×TA=273.15350×T¯B 

 TA=200350TB 

Hence, the ratio TA:TB is given as 4.7.


3. A steel tape 1m long is correctly calibrated for a temperature of 27.00C. The length of a steel rod measured by this tape is found to be 63.0cm on a hot day when the temperature is 45.00C. What is the actual length of the steel rod on that day? What is the length of the same steel rod on a day when the temperature is 27.00C ? Coefficient of linear expansion of steel =1.20×106K1

Ans: Temperature-dependent length of steel tape T=270C,l=1m=100cm At temperature T1=450C, the length of the steel rod, l1=63cm

Coefficient of linear expansion of steel, a=1.20×105K1

Let, l be the real length of the steel rod and l be the length of the steel tape at 450C

l=l+al(T1T)

l=100+1.20×105×100(4527)

=100.0216cm

Therefore, As a result, the actual length of the steel rod 450C can be computed as follows:

l2=100.0216100×63

=63.0136cm

As a result, the rod's real length is at

45.00C is 63.0136cm. Its total length at 27.00C is 63.0cm.


4. A 10kW drilling machine is used to drill a bore in a small aluminium block of mass 8.0kg. How much is the rise in temperature of the block in 2.5 minutes, assuming 50% of power is used up in heating the machine itself or lost to the surroundings. Specific heat of aluminium =0.91Jg1K1

Ans: Drilling machine's power P=10kW=10×103W

The aluminium block's mass, m=8.0kg=8×103g

The length of time that the machine is in use, t=2.5min=2.5×60=150s

Aluminum's specific heat, c=0.91Jg1K1

After drilling, the block's temperature rises =δT

Drilling machine's total energy =Pt

=10×103×150  

=1.5×106J

Only a 50% portion of the power is usable.

However, it is useful energy =50100×1.5×105=7.5×105J

ButΔ=mcΔT

A=ΔQmc

=7.5×1058×103×0.91

=1030C

As a result, the temperature of the block rises by 1030C in 2.5 minutes of drilling.


5. In an experiment on the specific heat of a metal, a 0.20kg block of the metal at 1500C is dropped in a copper calorimeter (of water equivalent 0.025kg ) containing 150cm3 of water at 270C. The final temperature is 400C. Compute the specific heat of the metal. If heat losses to the surroundings are not negligible, is your answer greater or smaller than the actual value for specific heat of the metal?

Ans: The metallic mass, m=0.20kg=200g

The metal's initial temperature, T1=1500C

The metal's final temperature, T2=400C

The mass of a calorimeter is equal to the mass of water, m=0.025kg=25g

Volume of water, V=150cm3

Water mass (M) at given temperature T=270C :

150×1=150g

The temperature of the metal has dropped:

$ΔT=T1T2=15040=1100C$

Water's specific heat, Cw=4.186J/g/1K

Metal's specific heat, =C

Metal dissipates heat, θ=mCΔT (i)

The temperature of the water and the calorimeter system is rising:

ΔT=4027=130C

Heat obtained by the water and calorimeter system:

Δθ=m1CvΔT

=(M+m)CuΔT (ii) 

Heat lost by the metal = Heat gained by the water and colorimeter system.

mCΔT=(M+m)CΔT

200×C×110=(150+25)×4.186×13

C=175×4.186×13110×200=0.43Jg1K1

If heat is lost to the environment, the value will of C will be lower than the real value.


4 Marks Questions

1. The electrical resistance in ohms of a certain thermometer varies with temperature according to the approximate law:

R=R0[1+α(TTe)]

The resistance is 101.6Ω at the triple-point of water 273.16K, and 165.5Ω at the normal melting point of lead (600.5K). What is the temperature when the resistance is 123.4Ω?

Ans: It is assumed that:

R=R=R0[1+α(TTθ)](i)

Where,

R0 and T0 are the starting resistance and temperature respectively R and T are the ultimate resistance and temperature, respectively a is a constant

When water reaches its triple point, T0=273.15K

Lead resistance, R0=101.6Ω

When these values are substituted in equation (i), we get:

R=R0[1+a(TT0)]

165.5=101.6[1+a(600.5273.15)]

1.629=1+a(327.35)  

a=0.629327.35=1.92×103K1

For resistance, R1=123.4Ω

R=R0[1+a(TT0)]

Where, T is the temperature when the resistance of lead is calculated 123.4Ω

123.4=101.6[1+1.92×103(T273.15)]

1.214=1+1.92×103(T273.15)

0.2141.92×101=T273.15

T=384.61K


2. A large steel wheel is to be fitted on to a shaft of the same material. At 270C, the outer diameter of the shaft is 8.70cm and the diameter of the central hole in the wheel is 8.69cm. The shaft is cooled using 'dry ice'. At what temperature of the shaft does the wheel slip on the shaft? Assume coefficient of linear expansion of the steel to be constant over the required temperature range: αstel =1.20×105K1

Ans: The given temperature, T=270C In Kelvin, the given temperature is expressed as:

27+273=300K

The steel shaft's outside diameter at T,d1=8.70cm 

The centre hole in the whed has a diameter of T,d2=8.69cm

Steel linear expansion coefficient, atedl =1.20×105K1

The temperature of the shaft drops when it is cocled with dry ice. T1

If the diameter of the wheel changes, it will slip on the shaft, Δd=8.698.70=0.01cm

Temperature T1, can be determined from the relation:

Δd=d1duthal (T1T)

0.01=8.70×1.20×105(T1300)

(T1300)=95.78

T1=204.21K

=204.21273.16

=68.950C

Therefore, when the shaft temperature is 690C the wheel will slip on.


3. Given below are observations on molar specific heats at room temperature of some common gases.


Gas

Molar Specific Heat (Ct)(CalMol1K1)

Hydrogen

4.87

Nitrogen

4.97

Oxygen

5.02

Nitric oxide

4.99

Carbon monoxide

5.01

Chlorine

6.17


The measured molar specific heats of these gases are markedly different from those for monatomic gases. Typically, molar specific heat of a monatomic gas is 2.92cal/molK. Explain this difference. What can you infer from the somewhat larger (than the rest) value for chlorine?

Ans: The gases indicated in the table are diatomic in nature. They have other degrees of freedom (modes of motion) in addition to translational degrees of freedom. Heat must be supplied to raise the temperature of these gases. The average energy of all modes of motion is increased as a result of this. As a result, diatomic gases have a higher molar specific heat than monatomic gases.

If just rotational motion is taken into account, the molar specific heat of a diatomic is gas =52R

= 52×1.98=4.95calmol1K1

All of the observations in the table agree with, the exception of chlorine (52R). This is because, in addition to rotational and translational modes of motion, chlorine exhibits vibrational modes of motion at ambient temperature.


4. The coefficient of volume expansion of glycerin is 49×105K1. What is the fractional change in its density for a 30 "C rise in temperature?

Ans: Glycerin volume expansion coefficient, αγ=49×105K1

Temperature rises, ΔT=300

Its volume has changed by a fraction =ΔVV

This variation is linked to temperature changes as follows:

$  {\dfrac{{\Delta V}}{V} = {a_{\text{r}}}\Delta T}$

VT2VT1=VT1a1ΔT 

mρT2mρT1=mρT1avΔT

Where,

m= Glycerine mass

ρT= Density at initial T1

ρT2= Density at final T2

ρT1ρT2ρT2aiΔT

Where,

ρT1ρT2ρT2= Density change expressed as a fraction 

The density of glycerin changes fractionally =49×105×30=1.47×102


5 Marks Questions

1. Answer the following:

(a) The triple-point of water is a standard fixed point in modern thermometry. Why? What is wrong in taking the melting point of ice and the boiling point of water as standard fixed points (as was originally done in the Celsius scale)?

(b) There were two fixed points in the original Celsius scale as mentioned above which were assigned the number 00C and 1000C respectively. On the absolute scale, one of the fixed points is the triple-point of water, which on the Kelvin absolute scale is assigned the number 273.16K. What is the other fixed point on this (Kelvin) scale?

(c) The absolute temperature (Kelvin scale) T is related to the temperature tc on the Celsius scale by tc=T273.15

Why do we have 273.15 in this relation, and not 273.16 ?

(d) What is the temperature of the triple-point of water on an absolute scale whose unit interval size is equal to that of the Fahrenheit scale?

Ans:

(a) Water's triple point has a one-of-a-kind value of 273.16 K. The triple point of water is always present at specific volume and pressure levels 273.16K. Because the melting point of ice and the boiling point of water are dependent on pressure and temperature, these points do not have specific values.

(b) On the Kelvin absolute scale, the absolute zero or 0K is the other fixed point.

(c) The temperature is the water's triple point 273.16K It is not the ice melting point.Ice melts at a temperature 00C on Celsius. On the Kelvin scale, it corresponds to the value 273.15K

As a result, absolute temperature (Kelvin scale) T, and temperature t c on the Celsius scale are linked as follows:

tc=T273.15

(d) Let,TF be the Fahrenheit scale temperature and TK be the absolute scale temperature. Both temperatures can be correlated as follows:

TF32180=TK273.15100

Let, TF1 be the Fahrenheit scale temperature and TK1 be the absolute scale temperature. Both temperatures can be correlated as follows:

TF132180=TK1273.15100

It is assumed that:

TK1TK=1K

When we subtract equation (i) from equation (ii), we obtain the following:

TF1TF180=TX1TE100=1100 

TF1TF=1×180100=95


2. Two ideal gas thermometers A and Buse oxygen and hydrogen respectively. The following observations are made:


Temperature

Pressure thermometer A

Pressure thermometer B

Triple Point of water

1.250×105Pa

0.200×105Pa

Normal melting point of sulphur

1.797×105Pa

0.287×105Pa


(a) What is the absolute temperature of normal melting point of sulphur as read by thermometers A and B?

(b) What do you think is the reason behind the slight difference in answers of thermometers A and B? (The thermometers are not faulty). What further procedure is needed in the experiment to reduce the discrepancy between the two readings?

Ans: (a) Water's triple point T=273.16K

Pressure in the thermometer at this temperature, A,PA=1.250×105Pa

Let, the usual melting point of sulphur be the T1.

The pressure in the thermometer at this temperature is

A,PB=1.797×106EPa

We have the following relation, according to Charles' law:

PAT=P1T1

T1=P1TPA=1.797×105×273.161.250×103

=392.69K

As a result, the absolute temperature of sulphur's typical melting point as measured by a thermometer A is 392.69K.

At triple point 273.16K, the pressure in thermometer B, PB=0.200×105Pa

At temperature T1, the pressure in thermometer B,P2=0.287×103Pa

We can write the relation as follows, according to Charles' law:

PBT=P1T1

0.200×105273.16=0.287×105T1

T1=0.287×1050.200×105×273.16=391.98K

As a result, the absolute temperature of sulphur's typical melting point, measured using a thermometer, B is 391.98K.

(b) The oxygen and hydrogen gas included in thermometers A and B respectively are not perfect ideal gases. As a result, the readings of thermometers and are somewhat different. A and B.

The experiment should be carried out at low pressure circumstances to decrease the disparity between the two measurements. These gases act like perfect ideal gases at low pressure.


3. A hole is drilled in a copper sheet. The diameter of the hole is 4.24cm at27.00C. What is the change in the diameter of the hole when the sheet is heated to 2270C ? Coefficient of linear expansion of copper =1.70×106K1

Ans: Temperature at initial, T1=27.00C

The hole's diameter at 2T1,d1=4.24cm

Final temperature, T2=2270C

The hole's diameter at, T2=d2

Copper linear expansion coefficient, αCu=1.70×105K1

We have the following relationship for the co-efficient of superficial expansion β and change in temperature, ΔT

 Change in area (ΔA) Original area (A)=βΔT

(πd224πd124)(πd124)=ΔAA

ΔAA=d22d12d12

 But β=2a

d22d12d12=2aΔT 

d22d121=2a(T2T1)

d22d(4.24)2=2×1.7×105(22727)+1

d22=17.98×1.0068=18.1

d2=4.2544cm

As a result, the diameter grows by. 1.44×102cm


4. A brass wire 1.8m long at 270C is held taut with little tension between two rigid supports. If the wire is cooled to a temperature of 390C, what is the tension developed in the wire, if its diameter is 2.0mm ? Co-efficient of linear expansion of brass =2.0×106K1; Young's modulus of brass =0.91×1011Pa

Ans: Temperature at initial, T1=270C

Brass wire length at T1,l=1.8m

Final temperature, T2=390C

The wire's diameter is, d=2.0mm=2×103m

Tension developed in the wire =F

Brass linear expansion coefficient, a=2.0×105K1

Brass Young's modulus,

Y=0.91×1011Pa

Young's modulus can be calculated using the following formula:

Y= Stress  Strain =FAΔLL

L=F×LA×Y

Where,

F= Tension developed in the wire

A= Area of cross-section of the wire.

ΔL= Change in the length, given by the relation:

ΔL=aL(T2T1) (ii) 

When we combine equations (i) and (ii), we get the following result:

aL(T2T1)=FLπ(d2)2×Y

F=a(T2T1)π(d2)2

F=2×105(3927)(3.14)(2×1032)2

=3.8×102N

$= 3.8 \times {10^2}N$ (The minus symbol denotes inward strain.)

As a result, the wire's tension rises 3.8×102N.


5. A brass rod of length 50cm and diameter 3.0mm is joined to a steel rod of the same length and diameter. What is the change in length of the combined rod at 2500C, if the original lengths are at 40.00C ? Is there a 'thermal stress" developed at the junction? The ends of the rod are free to expand (Co-efficient of linear expansion of brass =2.0×106K1, steel =1.2×106K1)

Ans: Temperature at initial, T1=400C Temperature at final, T2=2500C

Change in temperature, ΔT=T2T1=2100C

Length of the brass rod at, T1,l1=50cm

Diameter of the brass rod at T1,d1=3.0mm

Length of the steel rod at, T2,l2=50cm

Diameter of the steel rod at T2,d2=3.0mm

Brass linear expansion coefficient α1=2.0×106K1

Steel linear expansion coefficient, α2=1.2×106K1

We have the following for brass rod expansion:

 Change in area (ΔA) Original area (A)=a1ΔT

Δl1=50×(2.1×105)×210

=0.2205cm

For the steel rod's expansion, we have:

 Change in area (ΔA) Original area (A)=a2ΔT 

Δl2=50×(2.1×105)×210

=0.126cm

Total change in brass and steel lengths,

Δl=Δ1+Δl2

=0.2205+0.126

=0.346cm

Total change in the length of the combined, rod=0.346cm

Because the rod extends freely from both ends, there is no heat tension at the connection.


6.Answer the following questions based on the PT phase diagram of carbon dioxide:

(a) At what temperature and pressure can the solid, liquid and vapour phases of CO2 co-exist in equilibrium?

(b) What is the effect of decrease of pressure on the fusion and boiling point of CO2?

(c) What are the critical temperature and pressure for CO2 ? What is their significance?

(d) Is C O 2 solid, liquid or gas at 

  1. - 700C under 1atm, (b) 600C under 10atm, (c)150Cunder 56 atm?

Ans: (a) The PT phase diagram for CO2 is shown in the following figure.

C is the triple point of the CO2 phase diagram. This indicates that with the current temperature and pressure corresponding to this point (i.e., at 56.60C and 5.11atm ), the solid, liquid, and vaporous phases of CO2 co-exist in equilibrium.

  1. The boiling and fusion points of

CO2 decrease with a decrease in pressure.

  1. The temperature and pressure at which the critical temperature and pressure of CO2 are 31.1 C and 73 atm respectively. Even if it is squeezed to a higher pressure 73atm,CO2 will not liquefy if the temperature above the critical point.

  2. The conclusion may be drawn from the PT phase diagram of CO2 that:

  1. CO2 is gaseous at 700C, under 1 atm pressure

  2. CO2 is solid at 600C, under 10 atm pressure

  3. CO2 is liquid at 150C, under 56 atm pressure


7.Answer the following questions based on the PT phase diagram of CO2 :

(a) CO2 at 1 atm pressure and temperature 600C is compressed isothermally. Does it go through a liquid phase?

(b) What happens when CO2 at 4 atm pressure is cooled from room temperature at constant pressure?

(c) Describe qualitatively the changes in a given mass of solid CO2 at 10atm pressure and temperature 650C as it is heated up to room temperature at constant pressure.

(d) CO2 is heated to a temperature 700C and compressed isothermally. What changes

in its properties do you expect to observe?

Ans: (a) No

(b) It instantly condenses into a solid

(c) The intersection point where this parallel line cuts the fusion and vaporisation curves gives the fusion and boiling points.

(d) As pressure increases, it deviates from ideal gas behaviour.


Explanation:

(a) The PT phase diagram for CO2 is shown in the following figure.


The $P - T$ phase diagram for ${\text{C}}{{\text{O}}_2}$


At 1 atm pressure and at 600C,CO2 lies to the left of 56.60C (triple point C) As a result, it exists in between the vaporous and solid phases.

Thus, CCO2 Without passing through the liquid state, it immediately condenses into a solid.

(b) At 4 atm pressure, CO2 lies below 5.11(triple pointC). As a result, it exists between the vaporous and solid phases. As a result, it condenses directly into the solid form without going through the liquid stage.

(c) When the temperature of a mass of solid CO2(at10atmpressureandat65C) is increased, It transitions from a solid to a liquid, and subsequently to a vaporous state. At 10 atm, it forms a line parallel to the temperature axis. The junction point where this parallel line cuts the fusion and vaporisation curves determines the fusion and boiling points

(d) IfCO2 is heated to 700C and If it is squeezed isothermally, there will be no transition to liquid state. This is because 700C is higher than the critical temperature of CO2. It will stay in the vapour state, but when pressure rises, it will deviate from its optimum behaviour.


8. A child running a temperature of 101+F is given an antipyrine (i.e. a medicine that lowers fever) which causes an increase in the rate of evaporation of sweat from his body. If the fever is brought down to 980F in 20min, what is the average rate of extra evaporation caused, by the drug? Assume the evaporation mechanism to be the only way by which heat is lost. The mass of the child is 30kg. The specific heat of human body is approximately the same as that of water, and latent heat of evaporation of water at that temperature is about 580calg1

Ans: The child's initial body temperature is T1=1010F

The child's final body temperature is T2=980F

Change in temperature, ΔT=[(10198)×59]C

Time taken to get the temperature down,

t=20min

Mass of the child, m=30kg=30×103g

Specific heat of the human body = Specific heat of water =c

=1000cal/kg/6C

Calorific value of latent heat of water evaporation. L=580 cal g1 The following is the amount of heat lost by the child:

Δθ=mCΔT 

=30×1000×(10198)59

=50000cal

Let, m1 be the volume of water evaporated from the child's body in 20min. The following factors contribute to heat loss through water:

Δθ=m1L

m1=ΔθL

=50000580=86.2g

The drug's average rate of additional evaporation

=m1t

=86.2200=4.3g/min


9.A brass boiler has a base area of 0.15m2 and thickness 1.0cm. It boils water at the rate of 6.0kg/ min when placed on a gas stove. Estimate the temperature of the part of the flame in contact with the boiler. Thermal conductivity of brass =109Js1m1K1 Heat of vaporisation of water =2256×103Jkg1.

Ans: The boiler's base area, A=0.15m2

The boiler's thickness, l=1.0cm=0.01m

Water is boiling at a rapid rate, R=6.0kg/min

Mass, m=6kg

Time, t=1min=60s

Brass's thermal conductivity, K=100Js1m1K1

Vaporization heat, L=2256×103Jkg1

The quantity of heat that passes through the boiler's brass base and into the water is calculated as follows:

θ=KA(T1T2)tl …………(i)

Where,

T1= The temperature of the flame that comes into contact with the boiler.

T2= Boiling point of water =1000C

Heat required for boiling the water: θ=mL(ii)

By combining equations (i) and (ii), we obtain:

ml=KA(T1T2)tl

T1T2=mLlKAt

=6×2256×103×0.01109×0.15×60

=137.980C

Therefore, the temperature of the portion of the flame that comes into contact with the boiler is 137.980C.


10.Explain why:

(a) a body with large reflectivity is a poor emitter

(b) a brass tumbler feels much colder than a wooden tray on a chilly day

(c) an optical pyrometer (for measuring high temperatures) calibrated for an ideal black body radiation gives too low a value for the temperature of a red hot iron piece in the open, but gives a correct value for the temperature when the same piece is in the furnace

(d) the earth without its atmosphere would be inhospitably cold

(e) heating systems based on circulation of steam are more efficient in warming a building than those based on circulation of hot water

Ans: (a) A body with a high reflectivity absorbs light radiations poorly. A poor radiation absorber will also be a poor radiation emitter. As a result, a body with a high reflectivity is an inefficient emitter.

(b) Brass is an excellent heat conductor. When a person touches a brass tumbler, heat is easily transferred from the body to the tumbler. As a result, the body's temperature drops to a lower level, and one feels cooler.

Wood is a poor heat conductor. When one touches a wooden tray, just a small amount of heat is transferred from the body to the tray. As a result, there is only a minor reduction in body temperature, and one does not feel cool. On a cool day, a metal tumbler seems colder than a wooden tray.

(c) The temperature of a red hot iron piece maintained in the open is measured incorrectly by an optical pyrometer calibrated for perfect black body radiation. The equation for black-body radiation is:

E=σ(T4T04)

Where,

E= Energy radiation

T= Temperature of optical pyrometer

T0= Temperature of open space

σ= Constant

As a result, increasing the temperature of open space lowers the amount of energy radiated. When the same piece of iron is heated in a furnace, the amount of radiation energy produced is the same E=σT4

(d) Earth would be inhospitably cold without its atmosphere. There will be no additional heat trapped in the absence of air gases. The heat would be reflected back to the surface of the earth.

(e) A heating system that circulates steam rather than hot water is more efficient in warming a building. This is due to the fact that steam includes latent heat, which is surplus heat.

(540cal/g)


11. A body cools from 800C to 500C in 5 minutes. Calculate the time it takes to cool from 600C to 300C. The temperature of the surroundings is 200C. 

Ans: We have the following, according to Newton's law of cooling:

dTdt=K(TT0)

dTK(TT0)=Kdt

Where,

The body's temperature =T

The temperature of the environment =T0=200C

K is a constant

The body's temperature drops from 800C to 500C In time, t=5min=300s Integrating equation (j), we get:

5090dTK(TT0)=0300Kdt

[loge(TT0)]3080=K[t]03

2.3026Klog1080205020=300

2.3026Klog102=300

2.3026Klog102=K

The body's temperature drops from 600C to 300C in time =t Therefore, we get:

2.3026tlog1060203020=t

2.3026tlog104=K

We obtain the following when we combine equations (ii) and (iii):

2.3026tlog104=2.3026300log102

t=300×2=600s=10min

Therefore, the time taken to cool the body from 600C to 300C is 10 minutes.


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