Q37 / 160 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Physics · Thermodynamics
A cylindrical adiabatic container of total volume divided into two equal parts by a conducting piston which is free to move as shown in figure. Each part containing identical gas at pressure . Initially temperature of left and right part is and respectively. An external force is applied on the piston of area '' to keep the piston at rest. The value of external force required when thermal equilibrium is reached is.

A cylindrical adiabatic container of total volume divided into two equal parts by a conducting piston which is free to move as shown in figure. Each part containing identical gas at pressure . Initially temperature of left and right part is and respectively. An external force is applied on the piston of area '' to keep the piston at rest. The value of external force required when thermal equilibrium is reached is.

- A
- B
- C
- Correct answerD
Solution
If final temp is
Final pressure
In left
In right
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.