A gas is compressed inside a cylinder. An average force of 10 N acts to move the piston 2.6 m. During the compression, 12 J of heat are conducted away from the gas. What is the change in internal energy of the gas

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A gas is compressed inside a cylinder. An average force of 10 N acts to move the piston 2.6 m. During the compression, 12 J of heat are conducted away from the gas. What is the change in internal energy of the gas?

 

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