Practice question
Question
For an ideal gas (γ = 1.5) expanding adiabatically from 10 L to 25 L at 600 K, what is the final temperature?
Explanation
T₂ = T₁ (V₁/V₂)γ⁻¹ = 600 × (10/25)⁰.⁵ = 600 × (0.4)⁰.⁵ = 600 × 0.632 = 379.2 K.
Question