When the Gas Enclosed Beneath the Piston Shown in the Figure

question 43

Multiple Choice

When the gas enclosed beneath the piston shown in the figure receives 2170 J of heat, Q, from its surroundings, it performs 2840 J of work in raising the piston.What is the change in the internal energy of the gas?

• A)+670 J
• B)-670 J
• C)-5010 J
• D)+5010 J
• E)zero joules

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