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IB Physics HL B.4.9 Gas processes Question Bank

Practise IB Physics HL B.4.9 by applying gas processes concepts to exam-style physics questions.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Physics HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • identify the relevant physical quantity, model or diagram
  • apply the correct equation and units to the evidence
  • justify the result using conservation laws, forces or energy relationships

B.4.9 (HL)—Gas processes question 1

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This question is in two parts

A gas undergoes a thermodynamic cycle. The P-V diagram for the cycle is shown below.

Figure for Question B.4.9 (HL)—Gas processes question 1 — IB Physics HL

In the changes of state B to C and D to A , the gas behaves as an ideal gas and the changes in state are adiabatic.

State what is meant by an adiabatic change of state.

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