A Fixed Amount of an Ideal Monatomic Gas Is Maintained

question 96

Multiple Choice

A fixed amount of an ideal monatomic gas is maintained at constant volume as it is cooled by 50 K.This feat is accomplished by removing 400 J of energy from the gas.How much work is done on the gas during this process?

• A)0 J
• B)400 J
• C)-400 J
• D)-200 J
• E)200 J

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Definitions:

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which all firms in a market are making zero economic profit, leading to a situation where no firms enter or exit the industry.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which all aspects of the economy, including supply and demand, are in balance, and all economic agents have fully adjusted to any changes.

Decrease in Demand

refers to a situation where consumers' desire and ability to purchase a product or service diminishes, leading to a downward shift in the demand curve.

Short Run

A time period in economics during which at least one input (such as plant size) is fixed and cannot be changed.