Thermodynamics: Adiabatic vs Isothermal Processes

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What is the defining characteristic of an isochoric process?

  • Constant pressure
  • Constant volume (correct)
  • Constant entropy
  • Constant temperature

In an adiabatic process, what is assumed to be constant?

  • Temperature
  • Volume
  • Entropy (correct)
  • Pressure

Which type of process occurs at a constant volume?

  • Isochoric (correct)
  • Isobaric
  • Adiabatic
  • Polytropic

What is the work done during an isobaric process related to?

<p>Change in volume (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of process assumes the pressure remains constant?

<p>Isobaric (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining feature of a polytropic process?

<p>Variable specific heat ratio (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an adiabatic process, which of the following statements is true?

<p>Work can change the energy content of the system. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During an isothermal process, what happens to the temperature?

<p>It remains constant despite heat transfer. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expression for work done during an isothermal process for a closed system according to the provided text?

<p>$P(V_2 - V_1)$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about an isobaric process?

<p>Isobaric process means the process occurs at constant pressure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an isochoric process from other thermodynamic processes?

<p>Volume remains constant. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a polytropic process in thermodynamics?

<p>Pressure and volume follow a specific relationship. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an adiabatic process and an isothermal process?

<p>Adiabatic process involves a change in temperature, while isothermal process occurs at a constant temperature. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For an isothermal process, which of the following equations correctly relates pressure and volume?

<p>$P_1V_1 = P_2V_2$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of an isochoric process?

<p>Constant volume (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a polytropic process, which factor remains constant?

<p>Temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes an isobaric process?

<p>Pressure remains constant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What relationship governs the pressure and volume in an adiabatic process?

<p>$P_1V_1^{ ext{γ}} = P_2V_2^{ ext{γ}}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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