Examples of isothermal processes in everyday life

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Isothermal processes, characterized by constant temperature, are exemplified in everyday life through phase changes such as the boiling and freezing of water. These processes occur under specific conditions that maintain thermal equilibrium, making them ideal for studying thermodynamic phenomena. While adiabatic, isobaric, and isochoric processes are more common, isothermal conditions can be observed in certain atmospheric and universal contexts. Understanding these examples enhances comprehension of thermodynamic principles.

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Hi,

Adiabatic, iosbaric and isochoric processes are good approximations for a lot of thermodynamic phenomena in every day life.

But the conditions for a process to be isothermal are so artificial that i have grave difficulties to fudge a story.

Are there any examples of thermal processes in everyday life that can be approximated as isothermal (maybe there are isothermal changes of state in the atmosphere, universe etc?).

i'm looking forward to your answers...

with best regards
 
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You are isothermal. :smile:
 
Phase changes, such as boiling or freezing of water, are isothermal.
 
Yes phase change is an isothermal and isobaric process
 

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