Homework 7 P.S. 115 Lname Lab Partners

Homework 7 Ps 115lname Lab Partners

Answer the following questions: What was the total work done in your adiabatic compression? What makes a process adiabatic? How much energy did your cube release after being heated up? If I were to increase the mass of your cube 10 times and the final temperature of the cube was the same, how much more energy would it have released?

True or False: If a gas undergoes an adiabatic compression, pressure will increase but temperature will decrease. – True or False. Heat transfer is maximum in adiabatic processes. – True or False. Motor efficiency has to always be above 100%. – True or False. Heat transfer only occurs in one direction. – True or False. The mass of an object factors in how much energy it is required to increase/decrease temperature– True or False.

A 1 kilogram packet of Nitrogen on the surface of Earth (pressure of 101,330 Pa and temperature of 293 K) is forced to an altitude of 10 km by an aircraft, where the temperature is -55 ºC and the pressure is 23,910 Pa. What is the new volume of the packet of Nitrogen? (R = 8.314 J/mol/K)

Kenny is dropped into a volcano. Stan and Kyle try to use a lift to save Kenny from rising lava. The efficiency of the motor is 0.4 and Kenny has a weight of 40kg. In order to save him, they must lift him 50 meters in 15 seconds. The voltage going into the motor is 200 V and the current is measured to be 1.25 A. Will the motor provide the necessary power to save Kenny or will he die? What is the fastest speed that the motor can lift Kenny?

Paper For Above instruction

This paper provides comprehensive answers to the series of physics and engineering questions presented in Homework 7 for PS 115L. The questions encompass thermodynamics, gas laws, and mechanical power analysis, requiring an understanding of adiabatic processes, the ideal gas law, and electrical motor efficiency. Each question is addressed with detailed calculations, conceptual explanations, and relevant scientific principles to demonstrate mastery of the topics.

1. Total Work Done in Adiabatic Compression

In adiabatic compression, the work performed on the gas results in a change in its internal energy, which affects its temperature and pressure without heat exchange with the surroundings. The total work done (W) in an adiabatic process can be derived from the first law of thermodynamics, where W equals the change in internal energy, considering the specific heat capacities and initial and final states of the gas.

Mathematically, the work done in an adiabatic process for an ideal gas is expressed as:

W = (P₁V₁ - P₂V₂) / (γ - 1),

where P is the pressure, V is the volume, and γ is the adiabatic index. Alternatively, integrating the work done per unit volume involves the relation between initial and final states using the adiabatic condition and the ideal gas law.

The total work done in the specific experiment would depend on measurements of pressure, volume, and temperature during compression. Suppose, for example, an initial pressure P₁, volume V₁, and temperature T₁, with final states P₂, V₂, and T₂ were recorded. Using the ideal gas law, combined with the adiabatic relations, the work could be calculated precisely.

2. The Nature of Adiabatic Processes and Related Concepts

• What makes a process adiabatic? A process is adiabatic when no heat exchange occurs between the system and its surroundings during the process. This can occur in systems that are perfectly insulated or change so rapidly that heat transfer is negligible.
• Does pressure increase or decrease during adiabatic compression? Pressure increases during adiabatic compression because compressing the gas increases its internal energy, leading to higher pressure and temperature.
• Is heat transfer maximum in adiabatic processes? False. Heat transfer is zero in an ideal adiabatic process; maximum heat transfer occurs in isothermal processes.
• Motor efficiency can surpass 100%? False. The efficiency of motors and engines is always less than or equal to 100%; efficiencies above 100% violate energy conservation principles.
• Does heat transfer always occur in only one direction? False. Heat transfer can occur in both directions, depending on temperature gradients.
• Does the mass of an object affect the amount of energy needed to change its temperature? True. The greater the mass, the more energy required to produce a given temperature change because energy is proportional to mass and specific heat capacity.

3. Gas Law Calculation for Nitrogen at Altitude

Applying the ideal gas law, PV = nRT, the change in conditions with altitude involves calculating the initial and final states using:

n = m / M,

where m = 1kg of nitrogen, and the molar mass M = 28.0135 g/mol = 0.0280135 kg/mol. The initial number of moles:

n₀ = 1 / 0.0280135 ≈ 35.69 mol.

Initial conditions at Earth's surface:

• Pressure P₁ = 101,330 Pa
• Temperature T₁= 293 K

Final conditions at 10 km altitude:

• Pressure P₂ = 23,910 Pa
• Temperature T₂ = -55°C = 218 K

Using the ideal gas law, the volume at the initial state is:

V₁ = nRT₁ / P₁ ≈ 35.69  8.314  293 / 101,330 ≈ 0.864 m³.

The final volume V₂ is calculated as:

V₂ = nRT₂ / P₂ ≈ 35.69  8.314  218 / 23,910 ≈ 2.69 m³.

Thus, the nitrogen packet's volume increases significantly at high altitude due to lower pressure and temperature, consistent with the gas laws.

4. Power Requirements to Save Kenny from Volcano

The power required to lift Kenny is computed by first determining the work done to lift him a height of 50 meters:

Work (W) = m  g  h = 40 kg  9.81 m/s²  50 m = 19620 Joules.

This must be achieved within 15 seconds, implying a power requirement of:

Power = W / time = 19620 J / 15 s ≈ 1308 Watts.

The motor's able power output can be estimated from electrical parameters:

Electrical power input = V  I = 200 V  1.25 A = 250 Watts.

Considering motor efficiency (η = 0.4), the effective power delivered to lifting is:

Effective power = electrical power  η = 250 W  0.4 = 100 W.

Since 100 W is significantly less than the approximately 1308 W required to lift Kenny in 15 seconds, the motor cannot provide the necessary power, and Kenny is at risk. The fastest possible lifting speed with the current motor and power is limited similarly. To lift Kenny in 15 seconds, a motor power of at least 1308 Watts is needed, which exceeds the current motor capacity.

Conclusion

This analysis illustrates the critical importance of understanding thermodynamic principles, gas laws, and mechanical power when designing systems such as engines, compressors, and emergency rescue devices. Proper application of the ideal gas law enables accurate prediction of gas behavior at different altitudes, while the power calculations highlight the importance of efficiency in motor operation, especially in life-saving scenarios. These concepts form the foundation of mechanical and environmental engineering, underscoring the interconnectedness of energy, matter, and system performance.

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