Questions: If work is done BY the system (as opposed to ON the system), the value of w will be a.) negative b.) positive c.) small d.) large

If work is done BY the system (as opposed to ON the system), the value of w will be a.) negative b.) positive c.) small d.) large
Transcript text: If work is done BY the system (as opposed to ON the system), the value of w will be a.) negative b.) positive c.) small d.) large
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Step 1: Understanding the Concept of Work in Thermodynamics

In thermodynamics, work (\(w\)) is defined as the energy transferred when a force is applied over a distance. The sign of work depends on the direction of energy transfer. When work is done by the system, it means the system is losing energy to the surroundings.

Step 2: Determining the Sign of Work

According to the convention in thermodynamics, if work is done by the system, the system expends energy. Therefore, the work (\(w\)) is considered negative because energy is leaving the system.

Final Answer

The value of \(w\) will be \(\boxed{\text{a.) negative}}\).

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