Question
Question: A gas is filled in the cylinder shown in the figure. The two pistons are joined by a string. If the ...
A gas is filled in the cylinder shown in the figure. The two pistons are joined by a string. If the gas is heated, the pistons will
A
Move towards left
B
Move towards right
C
Remain stationary
D
None of these
Answer
Move towards right
Explanation
Solution
When temperature of gas increases it expands. As the cross-sectional area of right piston is more, therefore greater force will work on it (because F = PA). So piston will move towards right.