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2.1.3a The absolute scale of temperature

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Question 65

A student suggests several methods to transfer energy to a gas enclosed in a cylinder with a movable piston. He makes the following suggestions:

  1. Compress the gas by pushing the piston into the cylinder.
  2. Place the cylinder in a hot water bath.
  3. Pass an electric current through a small resistive heating wire inside the cylinder.

Which suggestions are correct?

A

1 and 2 only

B

1 and 3 only

C

2 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

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