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Chapter 15 Problem 1

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In moving out of a dormitory at the end of the semester, a student does 1.6 3 104 J of work. In the process, his internal energy decreases by 4.2 3 104 J. Determine each of the following quantities (including the algebraic sign): (a) W (b) DU (c) Q

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Title Physics 10e 
Author David Young, Shane Stadler
ISBN 9781118486894

In moving out of a dormitory at the end of the semester, a

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