Examples of isothermal processes in everyday life

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying examples of isothermal processes in everyday life, particularly in the context of thermodynamic phenomena. Participants explore the conditions required for isothermal processes and consider their relevance in various scenarios, including phase changes.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in finding real-life examples of isothermal processes due to their seemingly artificial conditions.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that humans themselves are isothermal.
  • A participant mentions that phase changes, such as boiling or freezing of water, can be considered isothermal processes.
  • It is noted that phase changes are also isobaric processes, indicating a relationship between these types of thermodynamic processes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that phase changes can be classified as isothermal processes, but there is no consensus on other examples or the practicality of isothermal conditions in everyday life.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve the challenges of identifying isothermal processes outside of phase changes, and assumptions regarding the applicability of isothermal conditions remain unaddressed.

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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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