A gas is compressed adiabatically and 600 J of work is done on it. What is the change in its internal energy?
Correct answer B. +600 J
Explanation
For an adiabatic process Q = 0, so ΔU = Q − W = 0 − (−600) = +600 J. All the work done on the gas raises its internal energy and temperature.
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