Chapter 12, Problem 8RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Effect on piston if $T_2$ is smaller than $T_1$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Charles’ law represents direct relation of volume of fixed mass of ideal gas with its temperature at fixed pressure.

Mathematically relation for Charles’ law is as follows:

  $V\propto T$

Or,

  $\frac{V_1}{T_1}=\frac{V_2}{T_2}$

Here,

$T_1$ is initial temperature.

$T_2$ is final temperature.

$V_1$ is initial volume.

$V_2$ is final volume.