Which of the Following Signs on Q and W Represent

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following signs on q and w represent the surroundings that is doing work on the system,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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