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Chapter 2, Problem 219C

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QUESTION:

Consider an electric refrigerator located in a room. Determine the direction of the work and heat interactions (in or out) when the following are taken as the system:

(a) the contents of the refrigerator, (b) all parts of the refrigerator including the contents, and (c) everything contained within the room during a winter day.

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QUESTION:

Consider an electric refrigerator located in a room. Determine the direction of the work and heat interactions (in or out) when the following are taken as the system:

(a) the contents of the refrigerator, (b) all parts of the refrigerator including the contents, and (c) everything contained within the room during a winter day.

ANSWER:

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(a) From the perspective of the contents, heat must be removed in order to reduce and maintain the content's temperature. Heat is also being added to the contents from the room air since the room air is hotter than the contents.

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