Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Internal energy

Internal energy — practice question

(a(i))[1]

State the fundamental assumption in the kinetic theory of gases that makes the potential energy between the atoms of an ideal gas zero.

(a(ii))[2]

State what the term internal energy means for a substance.

(a(iii))[2]

Explain why an increase in the internal energy of an ideal gas is directly linked to an increase in the gas temperature.

(b(i))[1]

State the change in internal energy of the gas during one complete cycle PQRP.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the work done on the gas for the change from P to Q.

(b(iii))[3]

Fig. 2.2 shows some of the energy changes during the cycle PQRP. Complete Fig. 2.2 so that every energy change is shown.

(i)[1]

State the change in internal energy of the gas during one complete cycle $P \rightarrow Q \rightarrow R \rightarrow P$.

(ii)[2]

Calculate the work done on the gas during the change from $P$ to $Q$.

(iii)[3]

Fig. 2.2 shows some of the energy changes during the cycle $P \rightarrow Q \rightarrow R \rightarrow P$. Complete Fig. 2.2 so that all of the energy changes are shown.

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