The Surroundings Perform Work on a System While the System $\Delta$

question 176

Multiple Choice

The surroundings perform work on a system while the system releases heat to the surroundings.Which of the following is true from the system's perspective? (q =heat, w = work, $\Delta$ E = internal energy change)

• A)q \(\lt\) 0, w \(\gt\)0, \(\Delta\)E \(\gt\)0
• B)q \(\gt\)0, w \(\lt\)0, \(\Delta\)E \(\gt\) 0
• C)q =-w, \(\Delta\)E = 0
• D)q = 0, w \(\lt\)0, more information is needed to determine \(\Delta\)E
• E)q \(\lt\) 0, w \(\gt\) 0, more information is needed to determine \(\Delta\)E

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