Isobaric Expansion: Definition & Explanation

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Isobaric expansion refers to a process where a gas expands at constant pressure. This means that as the volume of the gas increases, the energy and temperature must also increase to maintain that pressure. The relationship can be expressed mathematically using the equation Q = CpΔT, where Q is the heat added, Cp is the specific heat at constant pressure, and ΔT is the change in temperature. Understanding isobaric processes is crucial in thermodynamics and can be applied in various scientific and engineering contexts. This concept highlights the interplay between pressure, volume, and temperature in gas behavior.
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Describe what is meant by the term "Isobaric expansion".


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I've been all through my textbook and the web trying to find a "proper" definition.
 
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isobaric means constant pressure, and well expansion means to increase in size/volume

To keep pressure constant volume has to increase which means energy has to increase so temperature has to increase.

Q = CpΔT
 

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