Practice question
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For an ideal gas (γ = 1.33) expanding adiabatically from 8 L to 16 L at 500 K, what is the final temperature?
Explanation
T₂ = T₁ (V₁/V₂)γ⁻¹ = 500 × (8/16)⁰.³³ = 500 × (0.5)⁰.³³ = 500 × 0.793 = 396.5 K.
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