Finding internal energy change in a adiabatic compression process.

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In an adiabatic compression process of an ideal gas, the work done on the gas is 200 J. According to the First Law of Thermodynamics, the change in internal energy equals the work done on the system since there is no heat exchange. Therefore, the internal energy change is 200 J, as energy is added to the system. The discussion clarifies that the First Law is applicable even when work is supplied from the outside. Understanding these principles is crucial for solving thermodynamic problems effectively.
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Can you help me with this problem?

An ideal gas is compressed adiabatically. The work done over it is 200 J.
How much will the internal energy change?

A) 200 J
B) 100 J
C) -200 J
D) 0 J

Which formula do you use to solve it?

Thanks in advance!
 
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Try the First Law of Thermodynamics.
 
But in this case work is applied to the system from the outside.
So this means that energy is added to the system and the correct answer would be 200 J?
Correct me if I'm wrong.
 
What does the First Law of Thermodynamics say? Is it inapplicable when work is supplied from the outside?
 
The book claims the answer is that all the magnitudes are the same because "the gravitational force on the penguin is the same". I'm having trouble understanding this. I thought the buoyant force was equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. Weight depends on mass which depends on density. Therefore, due to the differing densities the buoyant force will be different in each case? Is this incorrect?

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