Adiabatic Processes

In an adiabatic process, what is held constant?

• Pressure

• Volume

• Temperature

• None of the above

What does "adiabatic" mean literally?

• To pass through

• To not pass through

• To change quickly

• To heat or cool

In an adiabatic process, what equals zero?

• Q

• W

• ΔU

• T

The PV diagram for an adiabatic process looks similar to the PV diagram for...

• ... Isochoric process

• ...Isothermal process

• ... Isobaric process

• It does not look similar to any of these charts

In an adiabatic process there is no _________ transfer between the gas and the surroundings.

• Kinetic Energy

• Work

• Thermal Energy

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For an adiabatic process to occur, the process must be

• Performed quickly

• Well insulated

• A or B

• None of these

The Fire Syringe is an example of

• Adiabatic heating

• Adiabatic cooling

• It is not an adiabatic process

Pistons moving in a car is an example of an adiabatic process

• True

• False

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Lighting a campfire is an example of an adiabatic process

• True

• False

The air being released from a can of compressed air is an example of

• Adiabatic heating

• Adiabatic cooling

• It is not an adiabatic process