When a Gas Expands Adiabatically

question 6

Multiple Choice

When a gas expands adiabatically,

• A)the internal (thermal)energy of the gas decreases.
• B)the internal (thermal)energy of the gas increases.
• C)it does no work.
• D)work is done on the gas.
• E)the temperature of the gas remains constant.

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