Which of the Following Signs on Q and W Represent

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following signs on q and w represent a system that is doing work on the surroundings,as well as gaining heat from the surroundings?

• A) q = +, w = -
• B) q = -, w = +
• C) q = +, w = +
• D) q = -, w = -
• E) None of these represent the system referenced above.

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Definitions:

Inverse Demand Function

A mathematical function that expresses the price of a good or service as a function of the quantity demanded, illustrating how price can depend on demand.

Quantity Demanded

refers to the specific amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to buy at a given price over a certain period of time.

Price p

Represents a reference to a specific, but unspecified, price level in economic models, often used in theoretical contexts.

Inverse Demand Function

A mathematical representation that expresses the price of a good as a function of the quantity demanded, highlighting how price can be influenced by changes in demand.