In the first law of thermodynamicsthe variables Q and W stand for

A. the heat flow out of the system and the work done on the system.
B. the heat flow out of the system and the work done by the system.
C. the heat flow into the system and the work done by the system.
D. the heat flow into the system and the work done on the system.


D. the heat flow into the system and the work done on the system.

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