Question

Answer in brief.
A gas contained in a cylinder surrounded by a thick layer of insulating material is quickly compressed. (a) Has there been a transfer of heat? (b) Has work been done​

Answer 1

explanation:

yes in this case the work is done

Answer 2

(a) There's no any transfer of heat energy, as the cylindrical vessel is surrounded by an insulating material, which doesn't allow heat transfer. (b) Work is always done when a gas is compressed by any external agent, no matter what type of system is there.

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