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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.