In a reversible adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas

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Problem

In a reversible adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas, the gas does

300\,\text{J}

of work on the surroundings. What is the change in internal energy of the gas? (a)

0\,\text{J}

(b)

-300\,\text{J}

(c)

+300\,\text{J}

(d)

-200\,\text{J}