Multiple Choice
The relation PV = nRT holds for all ideal gases.The additional relation PVγ holds for an adiabatic process.The figure below shows two curves: one is an adiabat and one is an isotherm.Each starts at the same pressure and volume.Which statement is correct? (Note: "∝" means "is proportional to". )
A) Isotherm: ;Adiabat:
: A is both an isotherm and an adiabat.
B) Isotherm: ;Adiabat:
: B is an isotherm,A is an adiabat.
C) Isotherm: ;Adiabat:
: A is an isotherm,B is an adiabat.
D) Isotherm: ;Adiabat:
: B is both an isotherm and an adiabat.
E) cannot answer without additional information about the starting temperature.
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