Let K Be the Boltzmann Constant

question 9

Multiple Choice

Let k be the Boltzmann constant. If the thermodynamic state of gas at temperature T changes isothermally and reversibly to a state with three timesthe number of microstates as initially, the energy input to gas as heat is:

• A) Q = 0
• B) Q = 3kT
• C) Q = -3kT
• D) kTln3
• E) -kTln3

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