| Date | May 2017 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 17M.1.SL.TZ1.12 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
| Command term | Question number | 12 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
A fixed mass of an ideal gas in a closed container with a movable piston initially occupies a volume V. The position of the piston is changed, so that the mean kinetic energy of the particles in the gas is doubled and the pressure remains constant.
What is the new volume of the gas?
A. \(\frac{V}{4}\)
B. \(\frac{V}{2}\)
C. 2V
D. 4V
Markscheme
C
Examiners report
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