A System Containing an Ideal Gas at a Constant Pressure

question 42

Multiple Choice

A system containing an ideal gas at a constant pressure of 1.42 × 10⁵ Pa gains 2320 J of heat. During the process, the internal energy of the system increases by 2540 J. What is the change in volume of the gas?

• A)+1.55 × 10^-3 m³
• B)-1.55 × 10^-3 m³
• C)+2.36 × 10^-3 m³
• D)-2.36 × 10^-3 m³
• E)zero m³

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