Central University of Jharkhand

Sessional Test- I

Name of the Department: Physics

Course: 2 Years M. Sc. in Physics (2nd Semester)

Paper Name: Statistical Mechanics

Paper Code: PHY/621040

Year: 2021

Total Marks: 20 Time: 1 hour

General Instructions:
 Each student must upload ONLY ONE PDF file (containing all the answers) and e-
mail at amba.mondal@gmail.com
 All answer sheets should be scanned properly and combined into a single PDF file.
The NAME and REGISTRATION NUMBER should be clearly mentioned at the
top of the answer script (1st page of the PDF file).
 Students will be given extra 15 minutes for scanning and uploading the answer script
(single PDF file). Answer sheets received beyond the specified time will not be
considered. Hence students are requested to strictly follow the time limit.

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Note: Attempt all the questions and numbers showing in right side indicate marks.

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Q.1. (i) Consider the first order phase transition of the sublimation of zinc. Assume the
vapour to be an ideal gas and the molar volume of solid to be negligible. Experimentally, it is
found that ( ) , where P is the vapour pressure in Pascal, T is in K, C1 =
6790 K and C2 = 9. Calculate the latent heat of sublimation of zinc using Clausius-Clapeyron
equation. (Given, R = 8.314 J/mole K). (4)

(ii) Define Triple Point. (1)

Q.2.(i) If there is a 10% decrease in the atmospheric pressure at a hill compared to the
pressure at sea level, then find the change in the boiling point of water. (Take latent heat of
vapourisation of water as 2270 kJ/kg, the change in specific volume at the boiling point to be
1.2 m3/kg, 1 atm pressure = 1.013×105 N/m2). (3)

(ii) Obtain the expression for entropy and volume in terms of Gibbs free energy. (2)

Q.3. What do you mean by classical and quantum fluid? Why 4He is called a quantum fluid?
(2+3)

Q.4. Discuss briefly about Two Fluid Model. What do you mean by λ-transition? Explain
with examples. (2.5+2.5)