NEET Physics Isothermal & Adiabatic Processes MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing a piston compressing an ideal gas in a cylinder with an adiabatic wall. Which statement correctly describes the process occurring in this system?

No heat is transferred between the system and surroundings.
The temperature of the gas remains constant.
The internal energy of the gas does not change.
The pressure of the gas is equal to the external pressure throughout.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In an adiabatic process, there is no heat transfer between the system and surroundings, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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