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Sahay Sir > Question Answers > NCERT Exemplar Class 11 > Physics > Chapter 11 - Thermodynamics > Two cylinders A and B of equal capacity are connected to each other via a stop clock. The cylinder A contains an ideal gas at standard temperature and pressure. B is completely evacuated. The entire system is thermally insulated. The stop cock is suddenly opened.

Two cylinders A and B of equal capacity are connected to each other via a stop clock. The cylinder A contains an ideal gas at standard temperature and pressure. B is completely evacuated. The entire system is thermally insulated. The stop cock is suddenly opened.

A geyser heats water flowing at the rate of 3.0 litres per minute from 27 °C to 77 °C. If the geyser operates on a gas burner what is the rate of consumption of the fuel if its heat of combustion is 4.0 × 10^4 J/g?