AP Physics 2mediummcq1 pt
A gas in a sealed rigid container is heated from 300 K to 600 K. Its pressure
A.doubles
B.halves
C.stays the same
D.quadruples
Explanation
Core Concept
At constant volume, P ∝ T: 600/300 doubles the pressure.
Correct Answer
Adoubles
More Unit 2: Thermodynamics practice questions
- hardA Carnot engine's efficiency approaches 100% only if
- mediumA 1.0 kg block of aluminum (c = 900 J/kg·K) cools from 80 °C to 20 °C. The heat released is
- hardThe net work of a cyclic process equals
- hardA gas molecule's average speed doubles when its absolute temperature
- mediumWhich statement about temperature scales is correct?
Practice more AP Physics 2 questions with full explanations
Practice Unit 2: Thermodynamics Questions →