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A heated gas expands, raising a piston. Which of the following describes the energy exchanges of this process?

A.) Energy is transferred to the gas by the piston, and to the piston from the heat source.
B.) Energy is transferred to the gas in the form of heat and work done by the piston.
C.) Energy is transferred to the gas from the heat source, and to the raised piston from the gas.
D.) Energy is transferred directly to the piston from the heat source.

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Answer:

C.) Energy is transferred to the gas from the heat source, and to the raised piston from the gas.

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