In a closed system, if the internal energy increases, what can be said about the

Practice Questions

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In a closed system, if the internal energy increases, what can be said about the work done on the system?
  1. Work is done by the system.
  2. Work is done on the system.
  3. No work is done.
  4. Work is irrelevant.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a closed system, if the internal energy increases, what can be said about the work done on the system?
  • Step 1: Understand what a closed system is. A closed system can exchange energy but not matter with its surroundings.
  • Step 2: Know what internal energy means. Internal energy is the total energy contained within the system.
  • Step 3: Recognize that an increase in internal energy means the system has gained energy.
  • Step 4: Remember the relationship between work and energy. If work is done on the system, it adds energy to the system.
  • Step 5: Conclude that if the internal energy increases, it means work has been done on the system.
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