Calculate the change in the internal energy of the system for a process in which the system absorbs 140J of heat from the surrounding and does 85J of work on the surrounding.

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The change in internal energy of the system is given by the equation:

ΔU = Q - W

Where:
ΔU = Change in internal energy
Q = Heat absorbed by the system
W = Work done by the system

Given:
Q = 140J
W = -85J (negative because work is done on the surroundings)

ΔU = 140J - (-85J)
ΔU = 140J + 85J
ΔU = 225J

Therefore, the change in internal energy of the system is 225J.