There are other forms of work besides \(\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{V}\) work. For example, electrical work is defined as the potential \(x\) change in charge, \(w=\phi d q\). If a charge in a system is changed from \(10 \mathrm{C}\) to \(5 \mathrm{C}\) in a potential of \(100 \mathrm{V}\) and \(45 \mathrm{J}\) of heat is liberated, what is the change in the internal energy? (Note: \(1 \mathrm{V}=1 \mathrm{J} / \mathrm{C})\).

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The change in internal energy is -455J.

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Calculate the work done by the system

The work is calculated using \(W=\phi dq\). Here, \(\phi\) is 100V and \(dq\) is the change in charge, which is \(10C - 5C = 5C\). So, the work \(W = 100V * 5C = 500J\). According to the convention, work done by the system is positive.
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Calculate the change in internal energy

Applying the first law of thermodynamics, \(\Delta U=Q-W\). Here, \(Q = 45J\) (the heat liberated) and \(W = 500J\) (the work done by the system). So, \(\Delta U = 45J - 500J = -455J\). The change in internal energy is thus -455J.

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