An Ideal Gas Initially at 300 K and Occupying a Volume

question 42

Multiple Choice

An ideal gas initially at 300 K and occupying a volume of 20 L is adiabatically compressed.If its final temperature is 400 K and γ = 1.30,what is its final volume?

• A) 7.7 L
• B) 14 L
• C) 22 L
• D) 52 L

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