Q.
During the adiabatic expansion of 2mol of an ideal gas, the increase in internal energy was found to be equal to (−200J) . The work done by the gas during the process will be equal to
According to first law of thermodynamics, ΔQ=ΔU+ΔW ...(i)
Given, ΔU=−200J ΔQ=0 (due to adiabatic process)
Substituting in Equation (i), we get 0=−200+ΔW ⟹ΔW=200J