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A gas is allowed to expand (a) adiabatically and (b) isothermally. In each process, does
Chapter 15, Problem 12Q(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 12Q
A gas is allowed to expand (a) adiabatically and (b) isothermally. In each process, does the entropy increase, decrease, or stay the same? Explain.
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QUESTION:
Problem 12Q
A gas is allowed to expand (a) adiabatically and (b) isothermally. In each process, does the entropy increase, decrease, or stay the same? Explain.
ANSWER:
Solution 12Q
Step 1 of 3
The objective here is to give an explanation for the effect of the expansion of a gas on entropy in two cases:
- Adiabatic Expansion
- Isothermal Expansion
Part (a)