First law of thermodynamics: In an isochoric process, the internal (thermal) energy of an ideal gas decreases by 50 J. How much work does the gas do during this process? A) 50J B) 25J C) 0.00J D) -50 J E) -25J
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Step 1: The first law of thermodynamics states that the change in internal energy ($\Delta U$) of a system is equal to the heat added to the system ($Q$) minus the work done by the system ($W$): $\Delta U = Q - W$ Show more…
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