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- the type of thermodynamic process
What are the types of thermodynamics processes that happen in solids or continuum medium
Is there any way you can narrow down the scope of this question? It seems too broad to give a decent answer. Also, what are your thoughts on the answer to this question?mohammed El-Kady said:Summary:: the type of thermodynamic process
What are the types of thermodynamics processes that happen in solids or continuum medium
reversible or not? adiabatic or not? isotherm or any other processes? if the solid has an external heat load for exampleChestermiller said:Is there any way you can narrow down the scope of this question? It seems too broad to give a decent answer. Also, what are your thoughts on the answer to this question?
Something like this maybe: https://www.brown.edu/Departments/Engineering/Courses/En221/Notes/Elasticity/Elasticity.htmmohammed El-Kady said:reversible or not? adiabatic or not? isotherm or any other processes? if the solid has an external heat load for example
An isothermal process is one in which the temperature of the system remains constant, while an adiabatic process is one in which there is no heat exchange with the surroundings. In solids or continuum medium, an isothermal process can occur when there is a constant temperature gradient, while an adiabatic process can occur when there is no external heat source or sink.
A reversible process is one in which the system can be brought back to its initial state without any change in the surroundings. This means that the process is slow and smooth, and there is no generation of entropy. On the other hand, an irreversible process is one in which the system cannot be brought back to its initial state and some energy is lost to the surroundings. In solids or continuum medium, reversible processes are often idealized, while irreversible processes are more common.
Entropy is a measure of the disorder or randomness of a system. In thermodynamics processes of solids or continuum medium, entropy plays a crucial role in determining the direction and efficiency of the process. In reversible processes, entropy remains constant, while in irreversible processes, entropy increases due to energy loss to the surroundings.
Some examples of thermodynamics processes in solids or continuum medium include heat conduction, phase transitions, and chemical reactions. In heat conduction, energy is transferred from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature. Phase transitions involve a change in the physical state of a material, such as melting or freezing. Chemical reactions involve the conversion of one substance into another, accompanied by a release or absorption of energy.
In solids or continuum medium, particles are closely packed and have strong intermolecular forces, so the movement of particles is limited. This results in slower and more gradual thermodynamics processes compared to gases, where particles are more spread out and have weaker intermolecular forces, allowing for faster and more dynamic processes. Additionally, solids and continuum medium have a fixed shape and volume, while gases can change both. These differences also affect the types of thermodynamics processes that can occur in each state of matter.