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 times the number of microstates as initially, the energy input to gas as heat is:

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

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