In a thermodynamic process with 2 moles of gas, 30 J of heat is released and 22 J of work is done on the gas. Given that the initial internal energy of the sample was 20 J, the final internal energy is :
A
72 J
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B
32 J
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C
28 J
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D
12 J
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Solution
The correct option is D 12 J The change in the internal energy is given by,
ΔU=Uf−Ui=q+W
Uf−Ui=−30+22=−8
Now, if initial internal energy is 20, the final internal energy =20−8=12.