B Adiabatic processes and temperatures

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Adiabatic Temperature

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Adiabatic processes do not maintain constant temperatures; instead, they involve changes in temperature due to heat transfer being absent. The definition of an adiabatic process indicates that it occurs without heat exchange with the surroundings. In reversible adiabatic processes, the temperature changes in a predictable manner, while irreversible adiabatic processes can lead to less predictable temperature changes. The distinction between these two types is crucial for understanding the behavior of gases under adiabatic conditions. Overall, temperature changes are inherent to adiabatic processes, depending on their reversible or irreversible nature.

Aug 23, 2024

Alan Todd

TL;DR Summary: Do adiabatic processes maintain temperatures? That is, can temperatures remain constant during adiabatic processes?

Do adiabatic processes maintain temperatures? That is, can temperatures remain constant during adiabatic processes?

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Aug 23, 2024

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What is the definition of an adiabatic process? Can you figure out the answer to your question from that definition?

Sep 10, 2024

Philip Koeck

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You also have to distinguish between reversible and irreversible, adiabatic processes. You might get different answers.

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