Adiabatic Compression: Understanding Internal Energy and Work in Gases

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In adiabatic compression, the change in internal energy of a gas is equal to the work done on it, assuming no heat exchange occurs. If the calculated change in internal energy is 1600J, then the work done on the gas is also 1600J. This relationship is derived from the first law of thermodynamics, which states that the change in internal energy equals the heat added to the system minus the work done by the system. Since there is no heat transfer in adiabatic processes, all the work done contributes to the change in internal energy. Therefore, the work done on the gas is indeed 1600J.

May 15, 2007

grscott_2000

If a gas is adiabatically compressed and the calculated change in internal energy is 1600J, is the WORK done on the gas also 1600J??

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May 15, 2007

lalbatros

Write the first principle and conclude.

May 15, 2007

grscott_2000

Yes it is... Thanx for the pointer

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