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Show that $\mathrm{U}=\frac{3}{2} P V$ for a monatomic ideal gas.
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Step 1: The internal energy of a monatomic ideal gas is given by the equation $U = \frac{3}{2} n k_B T$, where $n$ is the number of molecules of the gas, $k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant, and $T$ is the temperature of the gas. Show more…
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