First Law of Thermodynamics: An external heat source supplies heat to a system at a rate of 187 W as the system does work at a rate of 131 W. At what rate is the internal (thermal) energy of the system changing?

A. -56 W
B. 320 W
C. 56 W
D. 190 W
E. -320 W


Answer: C

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