Chapter 6.1, Problem 6.1AFP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

$\Delta E$ of a system that absorbs $13.5\text{ kJ}$ of heat and does $1.8\text{ kJ}$ of work is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The first law of thermodynamics gives the relation between the work, heat and internal energy. According to this law “the total energy of the system plus surrounding remains constant”. The expression of the first law of thermodynamics is:

$\Delta E=q+w$

Here,

$\Delta E$ is the internal energy of the system.

$q$ is the heat released or absorbed.

$w$ is the work done by the system or on the system.

The work done by the system and heat released by the system is negative and the work done on the system and heat taken by the system is positive.