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a
ΔU=Wad
b
Wad=+ve when work is done on the system
c
Wad=-ve, when work is done by the system
d
All of the above

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Correct option is D

The internal energy (U) is characteristic of the state of a system, whereby the adiabatic work, W required to bring about a change of state is equal to the difference between the value of U in one state and that in another state, i.e.ΔU=U2-U1=WadThe positive sign expresses that Wad is positive when work is done on the system. If the work is done by the system, Wad will be negative.


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