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QJEEAdv23Phc3cf: JEE Advanced 2023 Physics - Class 11 JEEAdv23Phc3cf Solution: When the chimney is closed using a cap at the top, a pressure…

When the chimney is closed using a cap at the top, a pressure difference ΔP\Delta P develops between the top and the bottom surfaces of the cap. If the changes in the temperature and density of the hot air, due to the stoppage of air flow, are negligible then the value of ΔP\Delta P is __________ Nm−2\mathrm{N} \mathrm{m}^{-2} .

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We know, amp;Pa=ρRTM\begin{aligned}& \mathrm{P_a}=\frac{\rho R \mathrm{T}}{M}\end{aligned}

For a gas R and M are constant. So, ρT\rho T = Constant (for constant pressure).

The density of hot air inside the furnace is = ρ\rho

The air gets heated inside the furnace at constant pressure Pa.

∴\therefore ρaTa=ρT\rho_{\mathrm{a}} \mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{a}}=\rho \mathrm{T}

⇒\Rightarrow 1.2 ×\times 300 = ρ\rho ×\times 360

⇒ρ=1 kg/m3\Rightarrow \rho=1 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3

After chimney is closed,

Pressure at the bottom surface, P1 = Pa - ρ\rho gh = Pa - (1)(10)(9)

Pressure at the bottom surface, P2 = Pa - ρ\rho ag(h + H) = Pa - (1.2)(10)(9 + 1)

∴\therefore Pressure difference ΔP\Delta P develops between the top and the bottom surfaces of the cap

= P1 - P2

= Pa - (1)(10)(9) - Pa + (1.2)(10)(9 + 1)

= 120 - 90 = 30

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