Consider the Following Processes: the Temperatures of Two Identical Gases

question 8

Multiple Choice

Consider the following processes: The temperatures 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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