Question

In an adiabatic process:

Answer 1

Answer:

c. the work done by the environment on the system equals the changein internal energy.

Explanation:

Adiabatic process:

When the boundary of a system is perfectly insulated, it means that the energy can not flow from the system and into the system ,these system is known as adiabatic system.

When the energy transfer in the system is zero ,then these type of process is known as adiabatic process.

From the first law of thermodynamics

Q= ΔU + W

Q=Heat transfer

ΔU=Change in internal energy

W=Work transfer

In adiabatic process , Q= 0

Therefore

0=ΔU +W

W=- ΔU

Negative sign indicates that ,the work done by the environment.

Therefore the correct option will be (c).