Which of the Following Happens When a Gas Expands Adiabatically

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following happens when a gas expands adiabatically?

• A)The internal energy increases.
• B)The internal energy decreases.
• C)There is no work done by the gas.
• D)There is work done on the gas.

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