A A gas absorbs 35J of heat as it does 84J of work to compress it. Which of the following statement is TRUE? A. Heat is positive B. Both heat and work are positive C. Both heat and work are negative D. Work is positive

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A gas absorbs 35J of heat as it does 84J of work to
compress it. Which of the following statement is
TRUE?
A. Heat is positive
B. Both heat and work are positive
C. Both heat and work are negative
D. Work is positive
Transcribed Image Text:A gas absorbs 35J of heat as it does 84J of work to compress it. Which of the following statement is TRUE? A. Heat is positive B. Both heat and work are positive C. Both heat and work are negative D. Work is positive
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