Question

At a temperature T, let $\beta$ and $\kappa$ denote the volume expansivity and isothermal compressibility of a gas, respectively. Then $\frac{\beta}{\kappa}$ is equal to

• A. $(\frac{\partial P}{\partial T})_V$
• B. $(\frac{\partial P}{\partial V})_T$
• C. $(\frac{\partial T}{\partial P})_V$
• D. $(\frac{\partial T}{\partial V})_P$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$(\frac{\partial P}{\partial T})_V$

Answer 2

The correct answer is (A) : $(\frac{\partial P}{\partial T})_V$