In which process does a gas do work on its surroundings?

Practice Questions

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In which process does a gas do work on its surroundings?
  1. Isothermal expansion
  2. Adiabatic compression
  3. Isochoric process
  4. Isobaric process

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In which process does a gas do work on its surroundings?
  • Step 1: Understand what is meant by 'gas doing work'. This means the gas is pushing against something, like the walls of a container.
  • Step 2: Learn about 'isothermal expansion'. This is when a gas expands at a constant temperature.
  • Step 3: Recognize that during isothermal expansion, the gas pushes against the walls of its container as it expands.
  • Step 4: Conclude that in this process, the gas is doing work on its surroundings by moving the walls outward.
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