Practice question
Question
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the First Law of Thermodynamics?
Explanation
**Adiabatic process** no heat exchange Q=0, first law ΔU = -W, for ideal gas P V^γ = constant, T V^{γ-1}= constant, P^{1-γ} T^{γ}= constant, γ = C_p/C_v = (f+2)/f, monatomic γ=5/3, diatomic γ=7/5. Work done W = (P₁V₁ - P₂V₂)/(γ-1), temperature changes due to work. The First Law ( Δ Q = Δ U + Δ W ) is a conservation of energy principle, not requiring equilibrium or constant temperature. Option C is incorrect as it imposes an unnecessary condition. Using first law ΔU = Q - W, W = ∫ P dV, isobaric W = P ΔV, isothermal W = n R T ln(V₂/V₁),
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