When a Gas Expands Adiabatically

question 24

Multiple Choice

When a gas expands adiabatically,

• A) the internal energy of the gas decreases.
• B) the internal energy of the gas increases.
• C) there is no work done by the gas.
• D) work is done on the gas.
• E) heat flows out of the system.

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