Answer:
The work done by the gas expansion is 5875 J,
Since the work done is positive, the work is done by the gas on the surroundings.
Explanation:
Given;
change in internal energy, ΔU = -4750 J
heat transferred to the system, Q = 1125 J
The change in internal energy is given by;
ΔU = Q - W
Where;
W is the work done by the system
The work done by the system is calculated as;
W = Q - ΔU
W = 1125 - (-4750)
W = 1125 + 4750
W = 5875 J
Since the work done is positive, the work is done by the gas on the surroundings (energy flows from the gas to the surroundings).
Therefore, the work done by the gas expansion is 5875 J
