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A system gains 15.0 J of thermal energy and does 65.0 J of work on its surroundings.

Calculate the change in internal energy (ΔE) of the system in J.

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Answer:

-50J

Step-by-step explanation:

Q(in) - W(out) = ΔU

15 - 65 = -50

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