True / False

$$W$$ is positive when the work is done on the system.

ATrue
Correct Answer
BFalse

Solution

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What will be the change in internal energy when $$12$$ $$kJ$$ of work is done on the system and $$2 \ kJ$$ of heat is given by the system?

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