Consider the Following Processes: the Temperature of Two Identical Gases

question 45

Multiple Choice

Consider the following processes: The temperature of two identical gases are increased from the same initial temperature to the same final temperature. Reversible processes are used. For gas A the process is carried out at constant volume while for gas B it is carried out at constant pressure. The change in entropy:

• A) is the same for A and B
• B) is greater for A
• C) is greater for B
• D) is greater for A only if the initial temperature is low
• E) is greater for A only if the initial temperature is high

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