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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of process assumes the pressure remains constant?

    <p>Isobaric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of a polytropic process?

    <p>Variable specific heat ratio</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During an isothermal process, what happens to the temperature?

    <p>It remains constant despite heat transfer.</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>$P(V_2 - V_1)$</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an isochoric process from other thermodynamic processes?

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

    What characterizes a polytropic process in thermodynamics?

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

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

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

    What is the defining characteristic of an isochoric process?

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

    In a polytropic process, which factor remains constant?

    <p>Temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes an isobaric process?

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

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

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

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