An Ideal Gas Is Allowed to Expand Adiabatically Until Its

question 31

Multiple Choice

An ideal gas is allowed to expand adiabatically until its volume increases by 50%. By approximately what factor is the pressure reduced? (γ = 5/3.)

• A) 1.5
• B) 2.0
• C) 2.5
• D) 3.0
• E) 3.5

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