Thermodynamics Question 122
Question: A perfect gas contained in a cylinder is kept in vacuum. If the cylinder suddenly bursts, then the temperature of the gas
[MH CET 1999]
Options:
A) Remains constant
B) Becomes zero
C) Increases
D) Decreases
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
During free expansion of a perfect gas no, work is done and also no heat is supplied from outside.
Therefore, no change in internal energy.
Hence, temperature remain constant.