Question

In the equation PVⁿ = constant, if the value of n = y = Cᵨ/Cᵥ, then it represents a reversible __________ process.

a.

isothermal

b.

adiabatic

c.

isentropic

d.

polytropic

Answer: (c).isentropic

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