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An adiabatic Bulk modulus of an ideal gas at Pressure $\mathrm{P}$ is(A) $\gamma \mathrm{P}$(B) $(\mathrm{p} / \gamma)$(C) $\mathrm{P}$(D) $(\mathrm{p} / 2)$
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Step 1: The adiabatic bulk modulus of an ideal gas is given by the formula $B = -V \frac{dP}{dV}$, where $V$ is the volume of the gas, $P$ is the pressure, and $dP/dV$ is the derivative of pressure with respect to volume. Show more…
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