Long answer·Standard multi-step (3/5)·No calculator
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1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.
3/5 - Standard multi-step
Exam-style problem with multiple steps or a common trap.
4/5 - Hard exam skill
High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.
5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
A gas in a cylinder is compressed by a movable piston while heat is removed through the wall.
Total: 5 marks
(a) Identify the system. (1 mark)
(b) State the sign of work for the gas. (2 marks)
(c) State the sign of heat for the gas. (2 marks)
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