Air in a balloon does 40 J of work expanding the balloon while absorbing 60 J of heat. What is the change in internal energy

DU = 20 Joules

Explanation:

Given the following data;

Heat absorbed, Q = 60J

Workdone, W = 40J

To find the internal energy;

We would use first law of thermodynamics given by the formula;

Change in internal energy (DU) = Q - W

where;

U is internal energy.

Q is the heat absorbed.

W is the work done.

Substituting into the equation, we have;

DU = 60 - 40

DU = 20 Joules

A because it is potential energy