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Question

In an adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas

A

$W = - \Delta E$

B

$W = \Delta E$

C

$\Delta E = 0$

D

W = 0

Answer

$W = \Delta E$

Explanation

Solution

$q = \Delta E - W,q = 0$ for adiabatic process, then $\Delta E = W$