Q.

In a given process on an ideal gas, dW=0 and dQ<0. Then for the gas                      [2001]

1 the temperature will decrease  
2 the volume will increase  
3 the pressure will remain constant  
4 the temperature will increase  

Ans.

(1)

From the first law of thermodynamics

    dQ=dU+dW

Here dW=0  (given)

  dQ=dU

Now since dQ<0  (given)

i.e., dQ is negative so dU decreases.

Internal energy 'U' decreases when temperature T decreases.