Question

For process ca, is the net flow of energy into the gas or out of the gas?

Options:
a) Into the gas
b) Out of the gas
c) Equal inflow and outflow
d) Undetermined

Answer 1

The net flow of energy into or out of the gas in process Ca can be determined by analyzing the work done on the system and the heat transfer. The correct options are a and b.

Step-by-step explanation:

If the work done on the system is greater than the heat transfer into the system, then the net flow of energy is into the gas. On the other hand, if the heat transfer into the system is greater than the work done on the system, then the net flow of energy is out of the gas.

If the work done on the system is equal to the heat transfer into the system, then the net flow of energy is equal inflow and outflow. If there is insufficient information to determine the net flow of energy, then it is undetermined. Hence, a and b are the correct options.