University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 19 - The First Law of Thermodynamics - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 639: Q19.10

Answer

The internal energy decreases.

Work Step by Step

On page 629, it is shown that in an adiabatic process, $Q=0$, when the system expands, the work done is positive, so the internal energy decreases. The same result may be shown by using equations 19.22 and 19.24.
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