Question
Question: A perfect gas contained in a cylinder is kept in vacuum. If the cylinder suddenly bursts, then the t...
A perfect gas contained in a cylinder is kept in vacuum. If the cylinder suddenly bursts, then the temperature of the gas
A
Remains constant
B
Becomes zero
C
Increases
D
Decreases
Answer
Remains constant
Explanation
Solution
During free expansion of a perfect gas no, work is done and also no heat is supplied from outside. Therefore, no change in internal energy. Hence, temperature remain constant.