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Two curves start at the same point of a - diagram and describe the compression of an ideal gas, one isothermal and one adiabatic. For the same final volume:

Options:

Answer:
A
Solution:

In adiabatic compression the temperature rises, so the pressure at the same volume is higher. The adiabatic curve is steeper and ends higher. A.

Subject:PhysicsTopic:Heat & ThermoSubtopic:Thermodynamics Laws & Specific Heats of Gases
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