An ideal gas undergoes adiabatic expansion against external pressure. Which of the following are correct ?
A
Internal energy of the gas remains unchanged
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B
Internal energy of the gas decrease
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C
Temperature of the system decreases
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D
ΔE+PΔV=0
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Solution
The correct option is DΔE+PΔV=0 For adiabatic process, q = 0.
Hence ΔE=W=−PΔV
Also, ΔE=CvΔT=−PΔV
Since ΔV is positive for expansion, ΔE will be negative and so also ΔT