Case study·Standard multi-step (3/5)·No calculator
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1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.
3/5 - Standard multi-step
Exam-style problem with multiple steps or a common trap.
4/5 - Hard exam skill
High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.
5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
Gas X is monatomic and gas Y is diatomic at ordinary temperature. One mole of each gas is heated by the same temperature rise at constant volume. Vibrational modes of Y are inactive.
Total: 4 marks
(a) Write the active degrees of freedom for X and Y. (1 mark)
(b) Which gas has larger ? (1 mark)
(c) Which gas requires more heat at constant volume for the same temperature rise? (1 mark)
(d) Compare for X and Y. (1 mark)
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