The internal energy change in a system that has absorbed 2 kcal of heat and done 500 J of work is
- 6400 J
- 5400 J
- 7900 J
- 8900 J
Answer
(3) 7900 J
Solution
Heat absorbed: Q = 2 kcal = 2000 4.2 J = 8400 J
Work done by the system: W = 500 J
By the first law of thermodynamics:
U = Q - W
U = 8400 - 500 = 7900 J
Answer: (3)