An External Heat Source Supplies Heat to a System at a Rate

question 30

Multiple Choice

An external heat source supplies heat to a system at a rate of 187 W as the system does work at a rate of 131 W.At what rate is the internal (thermal) energy of the system changing?

• A)-56 W
• B)320 W
• C)56 W
• D)190 W
• E)-320 W

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