02/03 Adiabatic Processes Flashcards
1
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what is an adiabatic process
A
it is a process where no heat is transferred, q=0
2
Q
for adiabatic expansion, why does the temperature decrease
A
the system is doing work and losing energy
3
Q
for adiabatic compression, what happens to the temperature and why?
A
the temperature will increase because the surroundings are doing work on the system without any loss of heat
4
Q
why can we not use charles law for adiabatic processes
A
charles law assumes that q is not = 0
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