The figure shows the pV diagram for a certain thermodynamic process. In this process, 1500 J of heat flows into a 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. If the internal (thermal) energy change is nonzero, be sure to indicate whether this energy change is positive or negative.

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The Answer of The figure shows the pV diagram for a certain thermodynamic process. In this process, 1500 J of heat flows into a 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. If the internal (thermal) energy change is nonzero, be sure to indicate whether this energy change is positive or negative.

The Figure Shows the PV Diagram for a Certain Thermodynamic