A Quantity of a Monatomic Ideal Gas Expands to Twice

question 23

Multiple Choice

A quantity of a monatomic ideal gas expands to twice the volume while maintaining the same pressure.If the internal energy of the gas were U₀ before the expansion,what is it after the expansion?

• A)U₀
• B)2U₀
• C)4U₀
• D)The change in temperature must also be known to answer this question.

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Definitions:

Brain Stem

The posterior part of the brain, adjoining and structurally continuous with the spinal cord, responsible for basic vital life functions such as breathing and heartbeat.

Midbrain

A central part of the brainstem that plays an important role in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, critical for regulating breathing and sleep cycles.

Diencephalon

A region of the brain that includes structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, involved in sensory and autonomic functions.