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A polyatomic ideal gas with linear structure is being supplied that Q in a polytropic process. The work done upon gas is `(Q)/(N)`. The molar specific heat of the gas for the process is `(N'NR)/(2[N+1])`. Then find the value of N' (here N is a constant).

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To solve the problem step by step, we will use the first law of thermodynamics and the properties of a polyatomic ideal gas. ### Step 1: Apply the First Law of Thermodynamics The first law of thermodynamics states that: \[ \Delta Q = \Delta U + \Delta W \] Where: - \(\Delta Q\) is the heat added to the system, - \(\Delta U\) is the change in internal energy, - \(\Delta W\) is the work done by the system. In this case, we are given: - \(\Delta Q = Q\) - The work done on the gas is given as \(\Delta W = -\frac{Q}{N}\) (since work done on the gas is negative). Thus, we can write: \[ Q = \Delta U - \frac{Q}{N} \] ### Step 2: Rearranging the Equation Rearranging the equation gives: \[ Q + \frac{Q}{N} = \Delta U \] Factoring out \(Q\): \[ Q\left(1 + \frac{1}{N}\right) = \Delta U \] ### Step 3: Expressing Change in Internal Energy For a polyatomic ideal gas with linear structure, the degrees of freedom \(F\) is given by: \[ F = 5 \quad (\text{3 translational + 2 rotational}) \] The change in internal energy \(\Delta U\) can be expressed as: \[ \Delta U = \frac{F}{2} R T \] Substituting \(F = 5\): \[ \Delta U = \frac{5}{2} R T \] ### Step 4: Equating the Two Expressions for \(\Delta U\) From Step 2, we have: \[ Q\left(1 + \frac{1}{N}\right) = \frac{5}{2} R T \] Now, we can express \(\frac{Q}{T}\): \[ \frac{Q}{T} = \frac{5R}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{1 + \frac{1}{N}} = \frac{5R N}{2(N + 1)} \] ### Step 5: Relating to Molar Specific Heat The molar specific heat for the process is given as: \[ C = \frac{N' N R}{2(N + 1)} \] Setting the two expressions for \(\frac{Q}{T}\) equal to each other: \[ \frac{5R N}{2(N + 1)} = \frac{N' N R}{2(N + 1)} \] ### Step 6: Canceling Common Terms Since \(R\) and \(\frac{1}{2(N + 1)}\) are common on both sides, we can cancel them: \[ 5N = N' \] ### Step 7: Final Result Thus, we find: \[ N' = 5 \] ### Conclusion The value of \(N'\) is \(5\). ---
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