A Gas

question 94

Multiple Choice

A gas:

• A)does positive work as it expands.
• B)does positive work as it contracts.
• C)does no work if it expands adiabatically.
• D)does negative work if it expands at constant pressure.
• E)may do either positive or negative work as it expands, depending on the heat transfer.

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