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An Ideal Gas Is Allowed to Expand Adiabatically Until Its

Question 31

Question 31

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An ideal gas is allowed to expand adiabatically until its volume increases by 50%. By approximately what factor is the pressure reduced? (γ = 5/3.)


A) 1.5
B) 2.0
C) 2.5
D) 3.0
E) 3.5

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