For the free expansion of a gas,which of the following is true?

  • A
    $Q = 0, W = 0$ and $\Delta U = 0$
  • B
    $Q = 0, W > 0$ and $\Delta U = -W$
  • C
    $W = 0, Q > 0$ and $\Delta U = Q$
  • D
    $W = 0, Q < 0$ and $\Delta U = 0$

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