When a gas is compressed adiabatically,
A)the pressure increases and the internal energy decreases.
B)the pressure increases and work is performed by the gas.
C)the temperature decreases and the internal energy increases.
D)the pressure is unchanged and heat flows out of the system.
E)work is done on the system and the temperature rises.

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When a gas is compressed adiabatically, work is done on the system, causing the temperature of the gas to rise. This is because the energy input from the work done increases the internal energy of the gas, which is manifested as an increase in temperature.

When a Gas Is Compressed Adiabatically