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The first law of thermodynamics is a statement that energy is conserved. If the work out...

The first law of thermodynamics is a statement that energy is conserved. If the work out of a system is greater than the heat being put in, what happens to U (internal energy)?
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By first law of thermodynamics

dQ = dU + dW

If dW is greater than dQ than dU will be negative.

It means internal energy will decrease.

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