In a thermodynamic process, 1500 J of heat flows into the system and, at the same time, the system expands against a constant external pressure of 9.00 × 104 Pa. If the volume of the system increases from 0.020 m3 to 0.050 m3, calculate the change in internal (thermal) energy of the system.

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In a thermodynamic process, 1500 J of heat flows into the system and, at the same time, the system expands against a constant external pressure of 9.00 × 104 Pa. If the volume of the system increases from 0.020 m3 to 0.050 m3, calculate the change in internal (thermal) energy of the system.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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