Q165 / 180 · COMEDK 2014 · Physics

The universal gas law $\left(\frac{p V}{T}=\right.$ constant $)$ is applicable to

A
isothermal changes only
B
adiabatic changes only
Correct answer
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
Neither (a) nor (b)

Solution

The universal gas law, $\frac{p V}{T}=$ constant is applicable to both isothermal and adiabatic changes.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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