Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 15 - The Laws of Thermodynamics - Questions - Page 437: 1

Answer

Yes.

Work Step by Step

The process is isothermal. This means that the internal energy of the gas doesn’t change. We use the first law of thermodynamics, with no change of internal energy. $$\Delta U = Q-W=0$$ The heat added to the gas equals the work done by the gas. 3700 J of heat was added to the gas.
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