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Give an expression for the work done in a reversible isothermal expansion of an ideal gas.

A

Zero

B

`-2.303 " R log"(V_(2))/(V_(1))`

C

`-2.303" RT log"(V_(2))/(V_(1))`

D

`2.303" RT log"(V_(2))/(V_(1))`

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  • In an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas

    A
    q = 0
    B
    `Delta V = 0`
    C
    `Delta U = 0`
    D
    w = 0
  • To calculate the amount of work done in Joules during reversible isothermal expansion of an ideal gas, the volume must be expressed in

    A
    any unit
    B
    `cm^(3)` only
    C
    `dm^(3)` only
    D
    `m^(3)` only
  • To calculate the amount of work done in joules during reversible and isothermal expansion of an ideal gas, the volume must be expressed in:

    A
    `dm^3` only
    B
    `m^3` only
    C
    any unit
    D
    `cm^3` only
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