Thermodynamics of a adiabatic system with degrees of freedom

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The discussion centers on the temperature change of a gas undergoing an adiabatic process where 16 J of work is performed on each mole of the gas with 5 degrees of freedom. The temperature change is calculated to be 6.4/R (K), utilizing the first law of thermodynamics and the formula for the variation of internal energy of an ideal gas. The relationship between work done and temperature change is clearly established through the principles of thermodynamics.

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In an adiabatic process 16 J of work are done on each mole
of a gas. If the gas has 5 degrees of freedom, how much
does its temperature change? Answer in terms of R


I know the answer is 6.4/R (K), but don't quite sure understand the the theory or math behind it.
 
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You can use the first law (principle) and formula for the variation of internal energy of an ideal gas.
 

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