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13 Nov 2021
Given information
The classification of the energy exchange in the given systems on the basis of heat or work and the sign of internal energy change for the process are to be stated.
The given process is,
A book is dropped to the floor (the book is the system).
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
The process of the book being dropped on the floor involves the transfer of work done from the book (system) to the floor (surrounding) which results in the transfer of work. Therefore, the energy exchange in the given process refers to work done.
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