Asked in Premeth Test 10 — GasesModerate

The product of PV of a gas has unit of:

Correct answer: C. Work

  • A. Force
  • B. Entropy
  • C. Work
  • D. Enthalpy

Explanation

The product of pressure and volume (PV) of a gas represents work, which is measured in joules (J). When a gas changes volume under constant pressure, it performs work on its surroundings, calculated as W = P * ΔV, where P is pressure and ΔV is the change in volume. This matches the unit of work. Other options such as force, entropy, and enthalpy involve different physical concepts and units, making them incorrect choices for this question.

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