A Sample of an Ideal Gas Is Slowly Compressed to One-Half

question 55

Multiple Choice

A sample of an ideal gas is slowly compressed to one-half its original volume with no change in pressure.If the original root-mean-square speed (thermal speed) of the gas molecules was V,the new speed is

• A) V.
• B) 2V.
• C) V.
• D) V/2.
• E) V/

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Definitions:

Occipital Bone

A skull bone located at the lower back of the skull, forming the main part of the back of the head and containing the foramen magnum.

Costochondral Joint

The Costochondral Joint refers to the area where a rib and the cartilage attach, allowing for slight movement and contributing to the chest's elasticity.

Stylomandibular Ligament

A band of fibrous tissue that extends from the styloid process of the temporal bone to the mandible, assisting in the support of the jaw.

Zygomatic Arch

The bony arch on the side of the skull forming the prominence of the cheek, connecting the zygomatic bone to the temporal bone.