Homework SourseIf a system comprised ofonly gas decreases in volume what is
If a system comprised ofonly gas decreases in volume, what is the sign of the work (w)for
the system? What is the sign of thedelta E? What is the sign ofq?
Solution
Since Volume is decreasing work W is taken as -ve
internal energy is increases, so the sign of E is takenas +ve
q takes the -ve sign
