The First Law of Thermodynamics
 

The First Law of Thermodynamics problem 9


An archer fires an arrow at a target. In doing so, the tip of the arrow and the target heat up slightly. What energy change has occurred? Also, justify the solution with an equation.

  • The internal energy of the arrow and the target has increased due to the emitted heat: .

  • The internal energy of the arrow and the target has increased due to the archer's work and heat: .

  • The internal energy of the arrow and target has increased due to the archer's work: .

  • The internal energy of the arrow and the target increases at the expense of the archer's work and the potential energy: .

  • The internal energy of the arrow and the target has increased at the expense of the elastic energy of the arrow: .


 

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