During a Slow Adiabatic Expansion of a Gas

question 91

Multiple Choice

During a slow adiabatic expansion of a gas:

• A)the pressure remains constant
• B)energy is added as heat
• C)work is done on the gas
• D)no energy enters or leaves as heat
• E)the temperature is constant

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