Explain why the numerical value of the coefficient of volumetric expansion of an…

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics

Problem

Explain why the numerical value of the coefficient of volumetric expansion of an ideal gas decreases when its temperature is increased, the pressure being kept constant.

Related theory

Ideal Gas Law
Equation of State
Thermal Expansion
Thermal Properties of Matter
Thermodynamics

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