When a gas in a cylinder is compressed by a piston, what are the signs of the work done (w) and its effect on the internal energy of the gas, if no heat is exchanged?
Correct answer D. w is positive and internal energy increases
Explanation
Work is done on the gas during compression, so w is positive. With q = 0, ΔU = w is positive and the gas warms up.
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