Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsKinetic Theory of Gases
In an experiment, an ideal gas is observed to obey an additional law pV^2 = constant . The gas is initially at a volume V and temperature T . Determine its temperature when it expands to a volume 2V .
Options
- AT 2
- BT 4
- C4T
- D2T
Correct answer
A. T 2
Step-by-step solution
For an ideal gas, the equation of state is pV = nRT , which gives p = nRT V . Given the process follows the law pV^2 = constant . Substituting the expression for p into the given law: ( nRT V )V^2 = constant TV = constant This implies T₁ V₁ = T₂ V₂ . Given T₁ = T , V₁ = V , and V₂ = 2V : T V = T₂ (2V) T₂ = T 2