The bulk modulus of a gas is defined as $B = -V (dp / dV)$. For an adiabatic process,the variation of $B$ is proportional to $p^n$. For an ideal gas,$n$ is:

  • A
    zero
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $5 / 3$
  • D
    $2$

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