The Gas in a Perfectly Insulated but Flexible Container Does

question 53

Multiple Choice

The gas in a perfectly insulated but flexible container does work at a rate of
At what rate is the internal (thermal) energy of the gas changing?

• A)-13 W
• B)13 W
• C)0 W
• D)6.5 W

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Definitions:

Pressure

The force per unit area applied to an object in a direction perpendicular to the surface.

Volume

A measure of the amount of three-dimensional space an object or substance occupies.

Gaseous System

A state of matter consisting of a collection of particles (atoms or molecules) that have neither a defined shape nor volume and can expand freely.