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The thermodynamic law, PVy = constant, is not applicable in case of______________?

Correct answer: B. Free expansion of an ideal gas

  • A. Ideal compression of air
  • B. Free expansion of an ideal gas
  • C. Adiabatic expansion of steam in a turbine
  • D. Adiabatic compression of a perfect gas

Explanation

The relation PVᵞ = constant describes a reversible adiabatic process for an ideal gas. Free expansion is irreversible and has no opposing pressure work, so this relation does not apply.

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