In an adiabatic process, no heat is exchanged between the surroundings and the system.
PVγ = K or constant
Since, W = ∫PdV
Using the value of P,
W = KVf∫VidVVγ
W = KVf1−γ−Vi1−γ1−γ1−γ−1−γ1−γ
According to the first law of thermodynamics,
Q = ΔU + W
Since, Q= 0, ΔU = -W

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