NEETChemistryThermodynamics (C)
Which of the following is the mathematical statement of the first law of thermodynamics?
Options
- A∆U = q + w
- Bq = w
- C∆U = 0
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
A. ∆U = q + w
Step-by-step solution
The first law of thermodynamics states that the change in internal energy of a system is equal to the sum of the heat transferred to the system and the work done on the system. This is expressed mathematically as ∆U = q + w.