Q514
Work done in an adiabatic process between two states depends on the
A.
Rate of heat transmission
B.
Initial state only
C.
End states only
AnswerD.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
End states can be determined from the internal energy levels at those states. If we are considering a system S, the heat energy (dQ) can be used to do work (dW) or to store energy as potential energy (dU).The interesting thing is that, for an adiabatic process dQ will be zero. So, the work done in an adiabatic process depends only on the internal energy. i.e. end states.