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Cambridge Physics Problem 20: Thermal System Problem

Two cylinders A and C of equal volume V contain the same ideal gas at temperature T and at pressures 2p and p respectively. A valve connecting the two cylinders is opened slightly and as the gas leaks from A to B, the pressure in A is maintained at 2p by pushing in a piston. The process is continued until the gas in cylinder B is also at 2p. If there is good thermal contact between the cylinders but the are thermally insulated from their surroundings, find:
(i) The final temperature in terms of T
(ii) the final volume of gas in cylinder A in terms of V.

Before I attempt the question, may I ask if the final temperature will be the same for both sides of the cylinder? What about the pressure? I'm still visualising the problem. What other tips can you give me? Thank you!

Reply 1

XiaoXiao1

Yes good "thermal contact" should mean that the cylinders reach thermal equilibrium rapidly, the pressure in A is kept constant while the pressure in B increases as the moles of gas there increases.

Tips: this is kinda dependent on my answer being right but it seems reasonable :P , anyway...

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Reply 2

johnconnor92

Any other comments from anyone?