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Draw a p-V diagram and explain the concept of positive and negative work. Give one example each.

Important Questions on Thermodynamics

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Physics Standard 12>Chapter 4 - Thermodynamics>Can you recall?>Q 1
When a piece of ice is placed in water at room temperature, the ice melts and water cools down. Why does their temperature change? 
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Physics Standard 12>Chapter 4 - Thermodynamics>Can you tell?>Q 1
Why different objects kept on a table at room temperature do not exchange heat with the table? 
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Physics Standard 12>Chapter 4 - Thermodynamics>Can you tell?>Q 1
Why is it necessary to make a physical contact between a thermocouple and the object for measuring its temperature? 
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Physics Standard 12>Chapter 4 - Thermodynamics>Can you tell?>Q 1
Can you explain the thermodynamics involved in cooking food using a pressure cooker? 
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Physics Standard 12>Chapter 4 - Thermodynamics>Use your brain power>Q 1
Verify that the area under the p-V curve has dimensions of work 
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Physics Standard 12>Chapter 4 - Thermodynamics>Use your brain power>Q 1
Show that the isothermal work may also be expressed as W=nRTln⁡PiPf
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Physics Standard 12>Chapter 4 - Thermodynamics>Use your brain power>Q 1
Why is the p-V curve for adiabatic process steeper than that for isothermal process?  Explain formation of clouds at high altitude. 
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Physics Standard 12>Chapter 4 - Thermodynamics>Can you tell?>Q 1
When the temperature of a system is increased or decreased in an adiabatic heating or cooling, is there any transfer of heat to the system or from the system?