A sample of gas is taken through cycle abca shown in the p-V diagram of the figure. The net work done is +2.10 J. Along path ab, the change in the internal energy is +4.10 J and the magnitude of the work done is 6.20 J. Along path ca, the energy transferred to the gas as heat is +3.40 J. How much energy is transferred as heat along (a) path ab and (b) path bc? (a) Number i Units (b) Number i Units

A sample of gas is taken through cycle abca shown in the p-V diagram of the figure. The net work done is +2.10 J. Along path ab, the change in the internal energy is +4.10 J and the magnitude of the work done is 6.20 J. Along path ca, the energy transferred to the gas as heat is +3.40 J. How much energy is transferred as heat along (a) path ab and (b) path bc? (a) Number i Units (b) Number i Units

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter21: Heat And The First Law Of Thermodynamics

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