Thermodynamics problem involving adiabatic vessels

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The discussion focuses on solving a thermodynamics problem involving two adiabatic vessels containing monoatomic and diatomic gases connected by a thermally conductive rod. The initial temperatures of the vessels are denoted as T1 and T2, and the goal is to determine the time taken for the temperature difference to reduce to half its initial value. Key equations include the internal energy change ΔU = nCvΔT, with Cv values of 3nR/2 for monoatomic gas and 5nR/2 for diatomic gas. The heat transfer is governed by the equation dQ/dt = ΔT·kA/L, where k is the thermal conductivity, A is the cross-sectional area, and L is the length of the rod.

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Homework Statement


Two adiabatic vessels containing ##n## moles of mono atomic and diatomic gas respectively are connected by a rod of length ##l##, cross sectional area ##A## and thermal conductivity ##k##. The surface of the rod is insulated.
The initial temperatures of the vessels are ##T_1## and ##T_2## respectively. Find the time taken for the temperature difference to be half the initial temperature difference.

Homework Equations


$$\Delta U=nC_v\Delta T$$
##C_{v1}=\frac{3nR}{2}##
##C_{v2}=\frac{5nR}{2}##

The Attempt at a Solution


The gases will undergo an isochoric process. The heat from one vessel moves to the other along the rod.

Heat lost by vessel 1 = heat gained by vessel 2

$$\frac{3}{2}nR(T_1-{T'}_1)=\frac{5}{2}nR({T'}_2-T_2)$$
If the heat energy lost by vessel 1 is ##dQ## in a time ##dt## and the temperature difference is ##\Delta T##,
$$\frac{dQ}{dt}=\frac{\Delta T\cdot kA}{L}$$
But I am not able to continue.
 
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Here's a hint:
$$\frac{dU_1}{dt}=-kA\frac{(T_1'-T_2')}{L}$$
$$\frac{dU_2}{dt}=+kA\frac{(T_1'-T_2')}{L}$$
 
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