List all the following that are true about the polytropic process Pv^n = constan

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List all the following that are true about the polytropic process Pv^n = constant. Show work.

(a) A polytropic process is always isothermal.

(b) A polytropic process is never isothermal.

(c) A polytropic process is sometimes isothermal. answers not shown

(d) Only ideal gases perform polytropic processes.

(e) Only non-ideal gases perform polytropic processes.

(f) The polytropic exponent, n, is a material property (i.e. only one value of n for air)

(g) The polytropic exponent, n, varies with the rate of heat transfer, Q.

Explanation / Answer

C,D,F ARE TRUE

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