A sample of gas is enclosed in a thermally insulated cylinder

PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics

Problem

A sample of gas is enclosed in a thermally insulated cylinder. It is compressed quickly by an external force. Answer the following for the gas: (i) State the sign of QQ. (ii) State the sign of WW. (iii) Will the internal energy increase, decrease or remain unchanged? Give one-line reasoning.

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