A Sample of an Ideal Gas Is Compressed by a Piston

question 38

Multiple Choice

A sample of an ideal gas is compressed by a piston from 10 m³ to 5 m³ and simultaneously cooled from 273°C to 0°C.As a result there is:

• A)an increase in pressure
• B)a decrease in pressure
• C)a decrease in density
• D)no change in volume
• E)an increase in density

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