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6 kJ heat is provided to a system as well as work equivalent to 2 kJ is done on the system. The total change in internal energy during these operations in kJ is ___________.

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Solution

According to the first law of thermodynamics,

ΔU=q+w, where w is the work done on the system.

In the given question, w=2 kJ, q=6 kJ

Hence, ΔU=2+6=8 kJ

Hence, the correct answer is 8.

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