Q114 / 200 · NEET 2010 (Screening) · Physics
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?
- Correct answerA$\Delta \mathrm{U}=-\Delta \mathrm{W}$, 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
From first law of thermodynamics
$$
\Delta Q=\Delta U+\Delta \mathrm{W}
$$
For adiabatic process $\Delta Q=0$
$$
\Rightarrow \quad \Delta U=-\Delta W
$$
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.