A freezer removes 300 J of energy from a tray of water as it freezes the water and…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics

Problem

A freezer removes 300 J of energy from a tray of water as it freezes the water and expels 340 J of energy to the surrounding kitchen air. Using Q>0Q>0 for energy entering a system, give the numerical value and sign of QQ for (a) the water-ice system and (b) the surrounding kitchen air, and state in each case whether the system is being heated or cooled.

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