Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
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Chapter 7 - Entropy - Problems - Page 419: 7-232

Answer

Option $ \text { (c) } \Delta s=R \ln \left(P_1 / P_2\right) $

Work Step by Step

For a reversible isothermal process involving an ideal gas, the entropy change of the gas is given by: $$\Delta 𝑠=\frac{q}{T}.$$ But since it's an ideal gas undergoing isothermal expansion or compression, we can also express the entropy change in terms of pressure: $$\Delta s=R \ln \left(\frac{P_1}{P_2}\right).$$ Option $ \text { (c) } \Delta s=R \ln \left(P_1 / P_2\right) $ is correct.
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