In an Adiabatic Expansion

question 88

Multiple Choice

In an adiabatic expansion,

• A)the temperature of the gas does not change.
• B)the gas does work on the environment, and the internal energy of the gas decreases.
• C)the environment does work on the gas, and the internal energy of the gas increases.
• D)the volume of the gas does not change.
• E)the pressure of the gas does not change.

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Definitions:

Potholes

Circular holes in the bedrock of a riverbed or a roadway, formed by the abrasion of small stones and sediment whirled around by water.

Swirl

The movement of a fluid in a twisted or spiraling pattern, often occurring in natural systems like air currents and water bodies or in engineered applications.

Sediments

Particles of rock, minerals, or organic matter that have been transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

Suspended Load

Fine particles, generally clay and silt, that are carried suspended in moving water.