Asked in UHS MDCAT 2011 2011Moderate

Which of the following curve is an isotherm?

Correct answer: D. Option D

  • A. Option A
  • B. Option B
  • C. Option C
  • D. Option D

Explanation

In the context of thermodynamics and gas behavior, an "isotherm" refers to a curve or line on a graph representing a process that occurs at constant temperature. The term "isotherm" is commonly associated with the pressure-volume (PV) diagram for ideal gases.For an ideal gas undergoing an isothermal process, the relationship between pressure (P) and volume (V) is given by the equationPV=nRT, where nRT are constants in isothermal process (no temperature change) On a PV diagram, this relationship corresponds to a hyperbolic curve.

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