STANDARDPhysics-Thermodynamics

STANDARD Physics First Law of Thermodynamics MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

When an Ideal monoatomic gas is heated at constant pressure, the fraction of the heat energy supplied which increases the internal energy of the gas is

A

2/5

B

3/5

C

3/7

D

5/7

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

By the first law of thermodynamics, Q = U + W. The fraction of heat energy supplied is U/Q = (3/2)nRT / (5/2)nRT = 3/5.

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