The Surroundings Perform Work on a System While the System $\Delta$

question 62

Multiple Choice

The surroundings perform work on a system while the system releases heat to the surroundings.Which of the following is true from the system's perspective? (q = heat,w = work, $\Delta$ E = internal energy change)

• A)q < 0,w > 0,\(\Delta\)E > 0
• B)q > 0,w < 0,\(\Delta\)E > 0
• C)q = -w,\(\Delta\)E = 0
• D)q > 0,w < 0,more information is needed to determine \(\Delta\)E
• E)q < 0,w > 0,more information is needed to determine \(\Delta\)E