Question

A gas is compressed by an isothermal process that decreases its volume by a factor of 2. In this process, the pressure:________

a. Does not change
b. Increases by a factor of less than 2.
c. Increases by a factor of 2.
d. Increases by a factor of more than 2.

Answer 1

In this process, the pressure increases by a factor of 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

For an isothermal process, the temperature remains constant throughout the process.

Also, PV = constant

It means that there is an inverse relationship between pressure and volume of the gas.

If the volume is decreased by a factor of 2, the pressure increases by a factor of 2. Hence, the correct option is (c).