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The work done by a gas during free expansion is equal to zero.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
In a free expansion, gas is allowed to expand into a vacuum.
This happens quickly, so there is no heat transferred. No work is done, because the gas does not displace anything.
Hence option A is the right answer.

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