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AP Physics 2/Unit 9 – Thermodynamics
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Entropy Change in Isothermal Expansion

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A gas expands isothermally against a piston. Which of the following best describes the change in entropy of the universe during this process?

A

Remains constant because the temperature is unchanged

B

Is zero because isothermal processes are reversible

C

Increases because the overall process is irreversible due to free expansion

D

Decreases because the gas is doing work on the surroundings

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