An ideal gas undergoes a process in which its pressure P and volume V are related by , where n is a constant. If the gas expands adiabatically (, where ), which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the work done by the gas?
The work done depends on both the initial and final temperatures.
The work done is zero.
The work done depends only on the initial temperature.
The work done depends only on the final temperature.
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