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In an adiabatic expansion of air, the volume increases by 5%. What is the percentage change in pressure?  1.0575=1.07
PhysicsThermodynamicsNEET
Options:
  • A 7%
  • B 5%
  • C 4%
  • D 3%
Solution:
1695 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 7%
P1V1γ=P2V2γγ=75,V2=1.05V1

P1V1γ=P2(1.05V)γ

P2=P1(1.05)γ

so% change P2-P1P1×100

=P1(1.05)γ-P1P1×100=1-(1.05)γ(1.05)γ×100=7%

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