A Gas Contained in a Cylinder with a Movable Piston

question 20

Short Answer

A gas contained in a cylinder with a movable piston does 554 J of expansion work on the surroundings while gaining 977 J of thermal energy.What is the change in internal energy of the gas?

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Paid-In Capital

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Drawings

Withdrawal of cash or other assets from an unincorporated business for the personal use of the owner(s).

Authorized Shares

The maximum number of shares that a corporation is legally allowed to issue, as specified in its articles of incorporation.

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