The first law of thermodynamics characterises the two types of energy transfer, as heat and as thermodynamic. The final internal (thermal) energy of the system is 1,500 J.
<h3>What is internal energy?</h3>The energy present in a system itself for conducting reactions is called internal energy.
Given,
- Heat entering system (Q) = 700 J
- Work done by the piston (W) = 400
- Initial energy
= 1200 J
According to the <u>first law of thermodynamics</u>:
Substituting values in the above equation:
Therefore, option D. 1500 J is the final energy.
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