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Assertion: In free expansion of a gas inside an aidabatic chamber Q, W and `DeltaU` all are zero.
Reason: In such an expansion `pprop1/V`.

A

(a) If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

(b) If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

(c) If Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.

D

(d) If Assertion is false but the Reason is true.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided: ### Step 1: Understand the Assertion The assertion states that in the free expansion of a gas inside an adiabatic chamber, the heat transfer (Q), work done (W), and change in internal energy (ΔU) are all zero. ### Step 2: Analyze the Free Expansion Process In a free expansion process, a gas expands into a vacuum without doing any work on the surroundings. Since there is no external pressure opposing the expansion, the work done (W) is zero. ### Step 3: Apply the First Law of Thermodynamics The first law of thermodynamics is given by: \[ \Delta U = Q - W \] In an adiabatic process, there is no heat exchange with the surroundings, so: \[ Q = 0 \] Since we established that \( W = 0 \) in free expansion, we can substitute these values into the first law equation: \[ \Delta U = 0 - 0 = 0 \] Thus, the change in internal energy (ΔU) is also zero. ### Step 4: Conclusion for the Assertion Since Q, W, and ΔU are all zero, the assertion is true. ### Step 5: Understand the Reason The reason states that in such an expansion, pressure (p) is directly proportional to \( \frac{1}{V} \). ### Step 6: Analyze the Reason In an ideal gas, the relationship given by the ideal gas law is: \[ PV = nRT \] If the temperature (T) is constant (which we will show later), then: \[ P \propto \frac{1}{V} \] This means that as volume increases, pressure decreases, confirming the relationship stated in the reason. ### Step 7: Conclusion for the Reason Since the pressure is indeed inversely proportional to volume in a constant temperature scenario, the reason is also true. ### Final Conclusion Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. ### Final Answer Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion. ---

To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided: ### Step 1: Understand the Assertion The assertion states that in the free expansion of a gas inside an adiabatic chamber, the heat transfer (Q), work done (W), and change in internal energy (ΔU) are all zero. ### Step 2: Analyze the Free Expansion Process In a free expansion process, a gas expands into a vacuum without doing any work on the surroundings. Since there is no external pressure opposing the expansion, the work done (W) is zero. ...
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