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|description='''Work''' [J] is a specific form of [[energy]], called [[exergy]], performed by a closed or open system on its surroundings (the environment]]. This is the definition of ''external'' work, which is zero in [[isolated system]]s. Mechanical work is force [N] times path length [m]. The internal energy change,
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