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SA-PX-EN-0011 markL1 FoundationCalculatorProcesses
A gas expands from 1.0×10−3 m³ to 3.0×10−3 m³ at a constant pressure of 1.0×105 Pa. Calculate the work done by the gas in J. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-PX-EN-0021 markL1 FoundationCalculatorProcesses
500 J of heat is supplied to a gas, which does 200 J of work. Calculate the increase in internal energy in J. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-PX-EN-0041 markL1 FoundationCalculatorEfficiency
Calculate the maximum theoretical efficiency of an engine working between 800 K and 300 K. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-PX-EN-0061 markL1 FoundationCalculatorProcesses
In an isothermal change of an ideal gas
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SA-PX-EN-0081 markL1 FoundationCalculatorp–V cycles
The net work done per cycle by an engine is given by
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SA-PX-EN-X011 markL1 FoundationCalculatorProcesses
A gas at 2.0×105 Pa expands isothermally from 1.0 L to 4.0 L. Calculate its final pressure in units of 105 Pa. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-PX-EN-X021 markL1 FoundationCalculatorEfficiency
Calculate the maximum theoretical efficiency of an engine working between 600 K and 300 K. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-PX-EN-X041 markL1 FoundationCalculatorEfficiency
An engine takes in 1000 J of heat and does 300 J of work per cycle. Calculate the heat rejected per cycle, in J. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-PX-EN-0032 marksL2 StandardCalculatorProcesses
Air (γ=1.4) at 1.0×105 Pa is compressed adiabatically to half its volume. Calculate the final pressure in units of 105 Pa. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-PX-EN-0051 markL2 StandardCalculatorEfficiency
A heat pump delivers 3000 J of heat to a house for every 1000 J of work. Calculate its coefficient of performance. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-PX-EN-X032 marksL2 StandardCalculatorEfficiency
Using COPmax=TH−TCTH, calculate the maximum coefficient of performance of a heat pump moving heat from 270 K outside to a house at 300 K. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-PX-EN-0072 marksL3 ExamCalculatorEfficiency
A refrigerator removes 2000 J from the food compartment using 500 J of work. Calculate how much heat it releases into the kitchen, in J. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme