In a thermodynamic system,$\Delta U$ represents the increase in its internal energy and $dW$ is the work done by the system. Then,which of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    $\Delta U = dW$ is an isothermal process
  • B
    $\Delta U = -dW$ is an adiabatic process
  • C
    $\Delta U = -dW$ is an isothermal process
  • D
    $\Delta U = dW$ is an adiabatic process

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