A System Performs Work on the Surroundings, but No Thermal $\Delta$

question 112

Multiple Choice

A system performs work on the surroundings, but no thermal energy is transferred.Which of the following is true from the system's perspective? (q= heat, w = work, $\Delta$ E = internal energy change)

• A)q = 0, w > 0, \(\Delta\)E > 0
• B)q = 0, w > 0, \(\Delta\)E < 0
• C)q = 0, w < 0, \(\Delta\)E < 0
• D)q < 0, w > 0, \(\Delta\)E = 0
• E)q = - w, \(\Delta\)E = 0

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