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A gas in equilibrium is split into two equal halves. Which quantity is halved in each part?
AMass density
BTemperature
CGas pressure
DInternal energy
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Internal energy
Internal energy is extensive, so each half has half the original value, while P, T and density stay the same.
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