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An isothremal process is one in which the temperature is constant. heat can be gained or lost in order to maintain a constant tempereature.

An adiabatic process is one in which there is no heat exchange between a system and its surroundings. It does not matter whether the temperature of the system is constant or not.

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Explain the Difference between adiabatic and isothermal compression?

"Adiabatic process" refers to processes that take place in a closed system with no heat interaction with it's surroundings. "Isentropic process" refers to processes that take place in a closed system with no heat interaction with the surroundings (adiabatic process) and internally reversible. This is, no internal generation of entropy, entropy stays constant, which is what is meant by "isentropic". We can also say, an isentropic process is one where entropy stays constant, and no heat interaction of the system with the surroundings takes place (adiabatic process). Or, an adiabatic process can be irreversible, or reversible (isentropic).


Why adiabatic curve is steeper than an isothermal curve?

Reason being vaguely adiabatic process is more rapid - process is done so fast that no energy is allowed to enter or exit the system. So P-v variations will be high


Is it possible to compress an ideal gas isothermally in an adiabatic piston cylinder device?

No, it isn't. This is because the first law relation Q - W = ΔU reduces to W = 0 in this case since the system is adiabatic (Q = 0) and ΔU = 0 for the isothermal processes of ideal gases. Therefore, this adiabatic system cannot receive any net work at constant temperature.


What is true about isothermal process?

An isothermal process is one which does not take in or give off heat; it is perfectly insulated. Iso = same, thermal = heat. In real life there are very few isothermal processes. Heat loss accounts for most process inefficiencies.


What is the relationship between internal energy and temperature in an isothermal process?

In an isothermal process, the internal energy of a system remains constant because the temperature does not change. This means that the relationship between internal energy and temperature is that they are directly proportional in an isothermal process.


What is the relationship between the work done during an isothermal expansion and the change in internal energy of a system?

During an isothermal expansion, the work done is equal to the change in internal energy of the system.


What is the relationship between the work done in an adiabatic process and the change in internal energy of a system?

In an adiabatic process, the work done is equal to the change in internal energy of a system.


What is the relationship between the adiabatic constant pressure and the changes in temperature and volume of a system?

The relationship between the adiabatic constant pressure, temperature, and volume of a system is described by the ideal gas law. When pressure is constant in an adiabatic process, the temperature and volume of the system are inversely proportional. This means that as the temperature of the system increases, the volume of the system will also increase, and vice versa.


Is isothermal expansion reversible under ideal conditions?

No. All processes involving heat transfer are not reversible, since they result in an increase in entropy. Isothermal expansion implies heat transfer to maintain the system at a constant temperature. Normally an expanding gas would cool if there were no heat entering the system. Adiabatic processes involve no heat transfer and are reversible. The temperature can (and usually does) change during an adiabatic process.


What is the difference between isolated system and non flow adiabatic system?

An isolated system is a system that doesn't not interact with its surroundings. No interactions at all. No work, no heat transfer. An adiabatic system is one that does not permit heat transfer between the system and its surroundings. It can do work on the surroundings.


What is the relationship between reversible adiabatic expansion work and the change in internal energy of a system?

During reversible adiabatic expansion, the work done by the system is equal to the change in internal energy.


What is isothermal change definition?

Isothermal changes are those changes which when take place, there is an exchange of energy between the system and surroundings so that temperature of the system doesn't change. Such processes have to be carried out in a conducting vessel.