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.



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