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Physics Thermodynamics Adiabatic Process MCQ (Single Correct)

When a gas expands adiabatically

A
No energy is required for expansion
B
Energy is required and it comes from the wall of the container of the gas
C
Internal energy of the gas is used in doing work
D
Law of conservation of energy does not hold

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The correct answer is:
C

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if is positive i.e., gas does work then should be negative meaning internal energy is used in doing work.

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