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Under the IUPAC convention, when is the work w positive?
AWork done by the system
BHeat absorbed by the system
CWork done at constant volume
DWork done on the system
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Work done on the system
IUPAC takes w as positive when work is done on the system, since that raises its internal energy.
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