When a Gas Is Compressed Adiabatically

question 75

Multiple Choice

When a gas is compressed adiabatically,

• A)the pressure increases and the internal energy decreases.
• B)the pressure increases and work is performed by the gas.
• C)the temperature decreases and the internal energy increases.
• D)the pressure is unchanged and heat flows out of the system.
• E)work is done on the system and the temperature rises.

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