STANDARDPhysics-Thermodynamics
STANDARD Physics Adiabatic and Isothermal Processes MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The relation between the slope of isothermal curve and slope of adiabatic curve
A
slope of adiabatic curve γ times slope of isothermal curve.
B
slope of isothermal curve γ times slope of adiabatic curve.
C
slope of adiabatic curve γ² times slope of isothermal curve.
D
slope of isothermal curve γ² times slope of adiabatic curve.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
For an isothermal process, PV = constant, and for an adiabatic process, PV^γ = constant. Differentiating both, we find that the slope of the adiabatic curve is γ times the slope of the isothermal curve.
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