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The internal energy of the system increases__________?
A
in adiabatic expansion
B
in adiabatic compression
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C
in isothermal expansion
D
in isothermal compression
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A
in adiabatic expansion
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B
in adiabatic compression
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C
in isothermal expansion
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D
in isothermal compression
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Explanation
In adiabatic compression, work is done ON the gas with no heat exchange, so all of that work increases the gas's internal energy (and temperature).
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