Question

The work done in an adiabatic change in an ideal gas depends upon:

• A. change in its pressure
• B. change in its volume
• C. change in its specific heat
• D. change in its temperature

Hint:

In adiabatic processes, the work done depends on the change in volume and the specific heat ratio \( \gamma \).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In an adiabatic process, there is no heat exchange, so the work done is related to the change in volume, as the pressure and volume follow the relationship \( P V^\gamma = \text{constant} \). Thus, the work done in an adiabatic process depends on the change in volume.