Which of the Following Processes Always Results in an Increase

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes always results in an increase in the energy of a system

• A) The system loses heat and does work on the surroundings.
• B) The system gains heat and does work on the surroundings.
• C) The system loses heat and has work done on it by the surroundings.
• D) The system gains heat and has work done on it by the surroundings.
• E) None of these is always true.

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Definitions:

Compounding

A method in which an investment's worth grows over time as the returns, including both capital gains and interest, accumulate interest.

Compound Interest

The practice of charging interest on the principle amount along with the interest that has been piled up from past periods, relevant to both lending and saving scenarios.

Future Value

The value of a current asset or amount of money at a specified time in the future, accounting for interest or capital gains.

FV

A financial term representing the future value of an investment, accounting for factors like interest rates and time.