First Law of Thermodynamics: An athlete doing push-ups performs 650 kJ of work and loses 425 kJ of heat. What is the change in the internal (thermal) energy of the athlete?

A. -225 kJ
B. -1075 kJ
C. 1075 kJ
D. 225 kJ
E. 276 kJ


Answer: B

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