Adiabatic effusion and violation of energy conservation

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The discussion centers on the adiabatic effusion of gas from an insulated container, specifically analyzing the velocity and energy differences of the effusing gas. The velocity is calculated using the formula v = √(2γRT/((γ-1)M)), leading to an energy per mole of leaking gas that appears higher than the standard energy of 1 mole of gas. This discrepancy raises questions about the source of the additional energy during the effusion process, which is not in equilibrium and involves free expansion. The participants also reference the specific case of helium at a temperature of 1,000 K and discuss the Joule-Thompson inversion temperature. The conversation emphasizes the distinction between real and ideal gases in the context of effusion speeds.
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when the gas effuse out of an insulated container, its velocity is given by
\sqrt{\frac{2\gamma RT}{(\gamma-1)M}}
(irodov's problem 2.42)

This leads to the result that every mole of leaking gas has an energy of
\frac{\gamma RT}{(\gamma-1)}
whereas we know the energy contained in 1 mole of gas is
\frac{RT}{(\gamma-1)}

From where is this difference of energy coming out.

Thanks for helping!
 
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Adiabatic. What's Tinitial? What's Tfinal?
 
By adiabatic, I mean no heat given to the system.
Also the process here is not in equilibrium all the time. Its a free expansion.

I am posting the exact question I am referring to (from Irodov's Problems in general physics - 2.42):

Ques: Find the rave v with which helium flows out of a thermally insulated vessel into vacuum through a small hole.
The flow rate of the gas inside the vessel is assumed to be negligible under these conditions.
The temperature of helium in the vessel is T = 1,000 K.

Ans: v = \sqrt{\frac{2\gamma RT}{(\gamma-1)M}} = 3.3 km/s
 
What's the Joule-Thompson inversion T for He?
 
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it is 51 K at 1 atm
 
How many hints do you want?
 
Thanks Bystander. I got it. This happens only in case of real gas. For ideal gas rms effusion speed is same as rms speed of gas molecules.
 
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