Question

The work done in an adiabatic change in a particular gas depends only upon

• A. change in volume
• B. change in temprature
• C. change in pressure
• D. none of these

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

change in temprature

In adiabatic process, no heat is taken or given by the system i.e., $\Delta Q=0\Rightarrow \Delta W=-\Delta U$
If $\Delta W$ is negative (work done on system), then $\Delta U$ increases & temperature increases and vice-versa. So work done in adiabatic change in particular gas (ideal gas) depends on change in temperature.