A gas is cooled and loses 65J of heat. The gas contracts as it cools and the work done on the system is equal to 20J. What is △U?
A
−45J
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B
−65J
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C
+45J
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D
−20J
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Solution
The correct option is A−45J From the first law of thermodynamics, △U=Q+W
where, Q is the heat transfer and W is the work done in the process. Q=−65J,W=20J △U=−65+20=−45J