First Law of Thermodynamics: An ideal gas undergoes an adiabatic process while doing 25 J of work. What is the change in the internal (thermal) energy of the gas?

A. 0 J
B. 25 J
C. -25 J
D. 50 J
E. -50 J


Answer: C

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