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Physics Question on Kinetic molecular theory of gases

In an adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas the product of pressure and volume

A

Decreases

B

Increases

C

Remains constant

D

At first increases and then decreases

Answer

Decreases

Explanation

Solution

In an adiabatic expansion as temperature decreases from an ideal gas equation PV=nRTPV=nRT.
Product of pressure and volume also decreases.