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A student moving out of a dormitory performs 2.62 x 10^4 J of work, resulting in a decrease of internal energy by 3.96 x 10^4 J. The relationship between work, internal energy, and heat transfer is expressed by the equation ∆U = Q - W. The student correctly calculated the work done as 2.62 x 10^4 J. For the change in internal energy, the calculation shows a value of -6.58 x 10^4 J, indicating that the internal energy decreases. The heat transfer, Q, is confirmed to be -3.96 x 10^4 J, reflecting the loss of energy.
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Homework Statement


In moving out of a dormitory at the end of the semester, a student does 2.62 x 10^4 J of work. In the process, his internal energy decreases by 3.96 x 104 J. Determine each of the following quantities (including the algebraic sign): (a)W, (b)
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U, and (c)Q.

Homework Equations


b) ∆U = Q-W

c) if the system does work its positive, if the system has work done on its negative

The Attempt at a Solution


I got (a) right, it is 2.62 x 10^4 J

b)
-3.96E4 - (2.62E4) = -65800

c)
-3.96E4 but I'm not sure about if it is negative or positive

And does the algebraic sign just mean + or -?
 

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Alice7979 said:
And does the algebraic sign just mean + or -?
Yes (as opposed to giving just the absolute value).
Alice7979 said:
In the process, his internal energy decreases by 3.96 x 104 J.
This is the number you give for part c.
So the change in internal energy is Q?
 
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