Adiabatic Processes: Exploring Heatless Transformations in Thermodynamics

Question 1

In an adiabatic process, which parameter remains constant?

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Entropy

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Temperature

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Volume

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Pressure

Question 2

During an adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas, its temperature:

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Decreases

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Increases

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Remains constant

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Becomes negative

Question 3

The equation PV^γ = constant represents which type of process?

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Adiabatic

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Isothermal

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Isobaric

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Isochoric

Question 4

Adiabatic processes are characterized by:

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Zero heat transfer

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Constant temperature

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Positive work done

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Negative entropy change

Question 5

For an ideal gas, the ratio of specific heats at constant pressure (Cp) to constant volume (Cv) is:

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Equal to the adiabatic index (γ)

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Equal to 1

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Greater than 1

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Less than 1

Question 6

In an adiabatic turbine, gas undergoes:

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Expansion and work extraction

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Compression and heat addition

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Expansion and heat addition

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Compression and work extraction

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an adiabatic process?

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The work done on the system is negative

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There is no heat transfer between the system and its surroundings

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Entropy remains constant

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Pressure and volume are inversely proportional

Question 8

An ideal gas undergoes an adiabatic expansion. What happens to the temperature of the gas?

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It decreases

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It increases

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It remains constant

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It depends on the initial pressure

Question 9

Which of the following is a key assumption made in the analysis of adiabatic processes?

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The system is isolated from its surroundings

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The process is reversible

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The system is in thermal equilibrium

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Heat transfer occurs at a constant rate

Question 10

An adiabatic compressor increases the pressure of a gas. What is the effect on the gas's volume?

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It decreases

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It increases

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It remains constant

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It depends on the initial pressure

Question 11

Which of the following processes is NOT a type of adiabatic process?

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Isothermal

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Reversible adiabatic

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Irreversible adiabatic

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Adiabatic expansion

Question 12

An adiabatic process is defined by:

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No heat transfer

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Heat transfer into the system

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Heat transfer out of the system

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Equal heat transfer in and out

Question 13

The ideal gas law assumes for adiabatic processes:

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Ideal gas behavior

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Reversibility

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Constant temperature

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Constant volume

Question 14

In adiabatic expansion, pressure (P) and temperature (T) are related by:

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P is inversely proportional to T

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P is proportional to T

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P is proportional to T squared

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P is inversely proportional to T squared

Question 15

The adiabatic index (γ) in an adiabatic process is:

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Specific heat ratio

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Pressure ratio

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Temperature ratio

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Volume ratio

Question 16

In an adiabatic engine, the work done on the system is used to:

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Increase the internal energy of the working fluid

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Convert into heat dissipated to the surroundings

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Store potential energy within the system

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Release exhaust gases from the engine

Question 17

In an adiabatic process, which of the following accurately describes the relationship between the pressure (P) and volume (V) of the gas?

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P increases as V decreases.

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P decreases as V increases.

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P and V remain constant.

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P and V are inversely proportional.

Question 18

In an adiabatic compression process, what occurs to the temperature of the gas?

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Increases.

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Decreases.

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Remains constant.

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Depends on the composition of the specific gas.

Question 19

In the field of engineering, which of the following applications commonly utilizes adiabatic processes?

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All of the aforementioned applications.

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Internal combustion engines in automobiles.

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Refrigerators used for cooling and preservation.

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Air compressors employed in industries.

Question 20

Which equation accurately represents the mathematical relationship between pressure (P), volume (V), and temperature (T) in an adiabatic process?

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PV^gamma = constant.

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PV = constant.

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TV^gamma-1 = constant.

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None of the above equations are correct.

Question 21

Which assumptions are typically made in the analysis of ideal adiabatic processes?

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All of the above assumptions are generally made.

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The gas behaves as an ideal gas, obeying the ideal gas law.

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The process is completely reversible, with no irreversibilities.

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There is no friction or heat loss to the surroundings.

Question 22

In a real-world adiabatic process, which factors can lead to deviations from ideal behavior?

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All of the listed factors.

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Irreversibilities, such as friction and turbulence within the system.

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Non-ideal gas behavior, where the gas does not strictly adhere to the ideal gas law.

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Heat transfer between the system and its surroundings.

Question 23

In refrigeration systems, how does adiabatic expansion contribute to cooling?

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Adiabatic expansion reduces the refrigerant's temperature, which is then circulated to cool the refrigerated space.

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Adiabatic expansion increases the refrigerant's pressure, enabling its subsequent use in cooling the refrigerated space.

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Adiabatic expansion raises the refrigerant's temperature, allowing it to cool the refrigerated space.

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Adiabatic expansion is not used in refrigeration systems.

Question 24

During adiabatic compression, why does temperature increase, and during adiabatic expansion, why does temperature decrease?

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Adiabatic compression increases internal energy due to work done, leading to a temperature rise.

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Adiabatic expansion reduces internal energy, resulting in a temperature drop.

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Volume change alone does not explain temperature changes in adiabatic processes.

Question 25

During an adiabatic compression process, how do the temperature and pressure of the system change?

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Both temperature and pressure increase.

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Both temperature and pressure decrease.

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Temperature increases, while pressure decreases.

Question 26

Define an adiabatic process.

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A thermodynamic process that occurs without heat transfer between the system and its surroundings.

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A process that involves a constant volume.

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A process where entropy decreases.

Question 27

In an adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas, if the work done by the gas is positive, what happens to its internal energy?

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Decreases

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Remains constant

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Increases

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Cannot be determined

Question 28

Which statement about adiabatic processes is incorrect?

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They are always reversible.

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They are characterized by constant entropy.

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They involve no heat transfer.

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They can occur in both open and closed systems.

Question 29

An ideal gas undergoes an adiabatic compression. Which of the following will increase?

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Temperature and pressure

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Volume and temperature

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Temperature only

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Pressure only

Question 30

In an adiabatic process, the change in internal energy is equal to:

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The work done by the system

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The change in entropy

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The heat added to the system

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The change in enthalpy

Question 31

What happens to the volume of an ideal gas undergoing an adiabatic expansion?

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It increases

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It remains constant

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It decreases

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It becomes zero

Question 32

Which of the following is a key assumption in the analysis of adiabatic processes?

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No heat transfer occurs

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The process is reversible

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The system is isolated

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The process is isobaric

Question 33

What is the primary factor that causes temperature changes in an adiabatic process?

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Work done on or by the system

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Mass transfer

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Chemical reactions

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Heat transfer

Question 34

Which statement accurately defines an adiabatic process?

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A process where there is no heat transfer between a system and its surroundings

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A process where the temperature remains constant

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A process where the pressure remains constant

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A process that is reversible

Question 35

In an adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas, what happens to its temperature?

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Decreases

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Increases

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Can vary depending on the specific gas

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Remains constant

Question 36

In an adiabatic process, the entropy of the system:

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May change depending on the specific process

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Always increases

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Always remains constant

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Always decreases

Question 37

Which of the following is a direct consequence of the adiabatic expansion of the universe?

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Cooling of the cosmic microwave background radiation

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Expansion of the solar system

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Increase in the speed of light

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Warming of the Earth's atmosphere

Question 38

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an adiabatic process?

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No heat exchange with the surroundings

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Temperature remains constant

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Work is done on or by the system

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Volume remains constant

Question 39

Which type of compression is an example of an adiabatic process?

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Isentropic compression

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Isochoric compression

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Isothermal compression

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Isobbaric compression

Question 40

In an adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas, what happens to the internal energy of the gas?

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It decreases

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It increases

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It remains constant

Question 41

What is the mathematical equation describing the relationship between the pressure (P) and volume (V) of an ideal gas undergoing an adiabatic process?

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PVγ = constant

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P/V = constant

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P + V = constant

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PV = constant

Question 42

Which of the following factors affects the adiabatic index (γ) of a gas?

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Number of atoms in the gas molecule

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Temperature

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Pressure

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Volume

Question 43

In an adiabatic process, if the temperature increases, what must happen to the pressure?

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It must also increase

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It must also decrease

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It becomes zero

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It remains constant

Question 44

What is the key difference between adiabatic and isentropic processes?

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Isentropic processes are frictionless, while adiabatic processes may involve friction

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Adiabatic processes are frictionless, while isentropic processes may involve friction

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Adiabatic processes involve heat transfer, while isentropic processes do not

Question 45

An adiabatic process is characterized by:

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No heat exchange between the system and its surroundings.

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A constant volume throughout the process.

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A constant temperature throughout the process.

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A constant entropy throughout the process.

Question 46

During an adiabatic expansion, the system:

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Does positive work on its surroundings.

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Does negative work on its surroundings.

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Experiences no change in internal energy.

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Exchanges heat with its surroundings.

Question 47

In an adiabatic compression of an ideal gas, its temperature:

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Increases.

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Cannot be determined without additional information.

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Remains constant.

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Decreases.

Question 48

The equation that describes the relationship between pressure and volume in an adiabatic process for an ideal gas is:

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PV^γ = constant

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PV^2 = constant

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P/V = constant

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PV = constant

Question 49

Which of the following devices operates based on the principles of adiabatic compression?

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Diesel engine

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Electric motor

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Solar cell

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Air conditioner

Question 50

In an adiabatic process involving an ideal gas, the change in internal energy is:

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Equivalent to the work done by the gas.

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Equivalent to the heat transferred to the gas.

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Equal to the change in potential energy.

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Zero.