Answer
Work is done on the gas.
Work Step by Step
When the gas is compressed adiabatically, work is done on it. This is the source of the energy that increases the internal energy of the gas, raising its temperature.
University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
by Young, Hugh D.; Freedman, Roger A.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321973615
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-361-0
Chapter 19 - The First Law of Thermodynamics - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 639: Q19.20
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