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For an isothermal expansion of a perfect gas, the value of `(DeltaP)/(P)` is

A

`-gamma^((1)/(2))(DeltaV)/(V)`

B

`-(DeltaV)/(V)`

C

`-gamma(DeltaV)/(V)`

D

`gamma^2(DeltaV)/(V)`

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The correct Answer is:
B

`PV=nRT`
`PDeltaV+VDeltaP=nRDeltaT=0`
`(DeltaP)/(P)=-(DeltaV)/(V)`
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