Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsSpecific Heat Capacities of Gases
Suppose Q and W represent the amount of heat supplied to an ideal gas and the work performed by it during an adiabatic process.
Options
- AQ = W
- BW = 0
- CQ = 0
- DQ W
Correct answer
D. Q W
Step-by-step solution
For an adiabatic process, there is no exchange of heat between the system and its surroundings. Therefore, the heat supplied to the gas is zero, which means Q = 0 . From the first law of thermodynamics, Q = U + W . Since Q = 0 , we have W = - U . For a general adiabatic process involving expansion or compression, the work done W 0 . Hence, Q W .