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Prove coefficient of thermal expansion for an ideal gas is 1/T.
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Coefficient of thermal expansion for an ideal gas is 1/T
Explanation of Solution
Co-efficient thermal expansion is given by,
For ideal gas equation of state is given by
From equation ①
In ideal gas equation “T” is absolute temperature.
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