If a system undergoes contraction of volume, then the work done by the system will be:
Correct answer: B. Negative
- A. Zero
- B. Negative
- C. Negligible
- D. Positive
Explanation
∆W=P∆V, here ∆V is negative so ∆W will be negative. When a system undergoes a contraction of volume, the work done by the system will be negative. This is because work is done on the system when it contracts (volume decreases), resulting in a negative work value. The work done is expressed as the product of the force applied and the distance the system contracts in the direction of the force, which is negative when considering a reduction in volume.
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