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BPHCT 135

The document is an examination paper for the Bachelor of Science (General) program, specifically for the course BPHCT-135: Thermal Physics and Statistical Mechanics, scheduled for June 2024. It includes various sections with questions on thermodynamics, kinetic theory, entropy, and statistical mechanics, requiring students to demonstrate their understanding through calculations and explanations. The exam consists of compulsory questions with internal choices and allows the use of calculators.

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BPHCT 135

The document is an examination paper for the Bachelor of Science (General) program, specifically for the course BPHCT-135: Thermal Physics and Statistical Mechanics, scheduled for June 2024. It includes various sections with questions on thermodynamics, kinetic theory, entropy, and statistical mechanics, requiring students to demonstrate their understanding through calculations and explanations. The exam consists of compulsory questions with internal choices and allows the use of calculators.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (GENERAL)


(BSCG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2024

BPHCT-135 : THERMAL PHYSICS AND


STATISTICAL MECHANICS

Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : (i) All questions are compulsory. However,


internal choices are given.

(ii) You can use a calculator.

(iii) Symbols have their usual meanings.

(iv) The marks for each question are


indicated against it.

1. Attempt any five parts : 5×2=10

(a) Write van der Waals’ equation of state for


one mole of gas and explain the terms.

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(b) Explain the difference between intensive


and extensive variables with the help of an
example.
(c) Write the principle of equipartition of
energy.
(d) Differentiate between open and isolated
thermodynamic systems.
(e) Write the Kelvin-Planck and Clausius
statements of the second law of
thermodynamics.
(f) Represent the Carnot cycle on T-s diagram.
(g) Explain, what is a phase space.
(h) Distinguish between bosons and fermions
and give one example of each.
2. Answer any two parts :
(a) State any three basic assumptions of
kinetic theory of gases. How were these
modified by van der Waals for a real gas ?
3+2
(b) Starting from Maxwell’s distribution
function :
3/2
 m   mv2 
dNv  4N  v2 exp   dV
  2k T 
 2kBT   B 

obtain expressions for average speed. 5


(c) Define mean free path and obtain an
expression for the survival equation. 1+4
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3. Attempt any two parts :


(a) Show that the work done by a gaseous
system on its surrounding for an
V 
isothermal process is 2.303 nRT log10  2  .
 V1 
5
1
(b) Show that for an ideal gas T  and
p
1
 . 3+2
T
(c) Explain the zeroth law of thermodynamics
with appropriate diagrams. Write its
physical significance. 4+1
4. Answer any two parts :
(a) 1 kg water is heated from 0°C to 90°C.
Calculate the increase in its entropy. Given
that specific heat capacity of water is
4.18 × 103 J kg–1 K–1. 5
(b) Using Maxwell’s relations, derive the three
T–dS equations. 5
(c) Write expression for Planck’s law for
blackbody radiation. Use it to obtain
(i) Wien’s law and (ii) Stefan’s law. 1+2+2

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5. Answer any two parts : 2×5=10

(a) Plot Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein


and Fermi-Dirac distribution functions as

a function of
   . Given that each
kB T

system is at the same temperature and has


the same number of particles.

(b) Calculate Fermi wavelength of electrons in


a box of volume 1 cm3 which contains
4.2 × 1021 electrons.

(c) Derive Boltzmann relation

S = kB ln W

for a system in equilibrium state.


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BPHCT–135

2024

-135

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

5×2=10

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T-s

3/2
 m   mv2 
dNv  4N  v2 exp   dV
  2k T 
 2kBT   B 

(average speed)
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V 
2.303 nRT log10  2 
 V1 

1 1
T  
p T

1 kg 0° 90°C
ª
4.18 × 103 Jkg–1 K–1

T–dS

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(i)
(ii)

2×5=10

]
  
kB T

1 cm3 4.2  1021


ª

S  kB ln W

BPHCT–135

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