College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 10 - Temperature and Kinetic Theory - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 381: 8

Answer

We have, PV=nRT From the equation ideal gas law for zero temperature implies either temperature or volume or both is zero. Negative temperature implies either pressure is negative or volume is negative. Till now there are no evidences of negative temperature or volume. However, nearly zero temperature can be achieved.

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We have, PV=nRT From the equation ideal gas law for zero temperature implies either temperature or volume or both is zero. Negative temperature implies either pressure is negative or volume is negative. Till now there are no evidences of negative temperature or volume. However, nearly zero temperature can be achieved.
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