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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