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What is the change in internal energy if 20 J of heat is released from a system and the system does 50 J of work on the surroundings?
a. -70 j
b. 30 j
c. -30 j
d. 70 j

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Answer is A.

Both energy changes describe energy be lost from the system (in different forms - as heat or as work). The negative sign indicates loss.

OPTION - A

Change in energy given by :-

dQ = du + dw

dQ = -20 - (-50)

dQ = -70

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