Answer:
the gasoline releases Q=-4138387 J/mile to the atmosphere
Explanation:
from the fist law of thermodynamics
ΔU = Q - W
where ΔU= change in internal energy , Q= heat received , W= work done by the system
then
Q = ΔU + W
knowing that
ΔU = internal energy per gallon * number of gallons consumed in 24.8 miles
= (-1.19 x 10^8 J/ gallon) * 1 gallon /24.8 miles = (-4798387 J/mile)
W = work done by mile= 6.60 x 10^5 J/mile
therefore the heat released per mile
Q = ΔU + W = -4798387 J/mile + 6.60 x 10^5 J/mile = -4138387 J
since Q is negative , energy is released into the atmosphere
