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What is the mathematical equation for the first law of thermodynamics? Identify each variable in the equation .

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Answer:

ΔE=q+w

Step-by-step explanation:

The first law of thermodynamics is given as ΔE=q+w, where ΔE is the change in internal energy of a system, q is the net heat transfer (the sum of all heat transfer into and out of the system), and w is the net work done (the sum of all work done on or by the system)

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