Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Internal energy

Internal energy — practice question

(a)[2]

State the meaning of the internal energy of a system.

(b(i))[2]

State the total change in internal energy of the gas over the full cycle $P \to Q \to R \to P$. Explain your answer.

(b(ii))[5]

On Fig. 2.2, fill in the energy changes for the gas for (1) $P \to Q$, (2) $Q \to R$, and (3) $R \to P$.

(i)[2]

State the total change in internal energy of the gas for the complete cycle PQR P. Explain your answer.

(ii)[5]

On Fig. 2.2, fill in the energy changes for the gas for (1) $P \rightarrow Q$, (2) $Q \rightarrow R$, and (3) $R \rightarrow P$.

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