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In an adiabatic expansion of ideal gas:

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a

W=-ΔE

b

W=E

c

E=0

d

W=0

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

In an adiabatic expansion the heat is not exchanged by the system with the surrounding. The work done in an adiabatic expansion of ideal gas is zero.

So, E=q+w

=>E=0+W=W

Hence, In an adiabatic expansion of ideal gas W=E.

Therefore, option (B) is correct.

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In an adiabatic expansion of ideal gas: