Q. If a system undergoes contraction of volume then the work done by the system will be
A) Zero
B) Negligible
C) Negative
D) Positive
Explanation
(c) $\mathrm{\Delta}W = P\mathrm{\Delta}V$, here $\mathrm{\Delta}V$ is negative so $\mathrm{\Delta}W$ will be negative
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