2. Thermodynamics

Ideal Gas Law — Quiz

Test your understanding of ideal gas law with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

In atmospheric science, what is the approximate value of the specific gas constant for dry air ($R_d$)?

Question 2

Using the ideal gas law, what is the approximate density of dry air at standard sea-level conditions of $1013.25\,\mathrm{hPa}$ and $288\,\mathrm{K}$?

Question 3

What is the specific volume (m^3 per kg) of dry air at $500\,\mathrm{hPa}$ and $260\,\mathrm{K}$?

Question 4

During an isothermal process for dry air (constant $T$), how does density ($\rho$) vary with pressure ($p$)?

Question 5

Given an isothermal atmosphere with temperature $280\,\mathrm{K}$, what is the approximate scale height?