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If $\Delta \mathrm{U}$ and $\Delta \mathrm{W}$ represent the increase in internal energy and work done by the system respectively in a thermodynamical process, which of the following is true?
PhysicsThermodynamicsNEETNEET 2010 (Screening)
Options:
  • A $\Delta \mathrm{U}=-\Delta \mathrm{W}$, in a adiabatic process
  • B $\Delta \mathrm{U}=\Delta \mathrm{W}$, in a isothermal process
  • C $\Delta \mathrm{U}=\Delta \mathrm{W}$, in a adiabatic process
  • D $\Delta \mathrm{U}=-\Delta \mathrm{W}$, in a isothermal process
Solution:
1962 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\Delta \mathrm{U}=-\Delta \mathrm{W}$, in a adiabatic process
From first law of thermodynamics
$$
\Delta Q=\Delta U+\Delta \mathrm{W}
$$
For adiabatic process $\Delta Q=0$
$$
\Rightarrow \quad \Delta U=-\Delta W
$$

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