Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Energy conservation

Energy conservation — practice question

Under what condition is the work done by an expanding gas equal to $p\Delta V$, where $p$ is the pressure of the gas and $\Delta V$ is the change in its volume?

  • ANo thermal energy must be supplied to the gas.
  • BThe expansion must be at a constant rate.
  • CThe pressure must be constant.
  • DThe temperature of the gas must be constant.

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