If the volume of a system increases from 10.0 L to 14.5 L against a constant external pressure of 1.00 atm, and absorbs 655 J of heat, what is the change in internal energy of the system (∆Esys)? (1 L∙atm = 101.3 J)
A) 199 J
B) 1111 J
C) 651 J
D) −1111 J
E) −199 J
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