The bulk modulus of a gas is defined as $B=-V d p / d V$. For an adiabatic process the variation of $B$ is proportional to $p^n$. For an ideal gas $n$ is
  • A
    zero
  • B$1$
  • C$5 / 3$
  • D$2$
KVPY 2013, Medium
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