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PHAS0006_24-25 Quiz for week 1

Matching

The image below shows a p-V diagram with isotherms indicated in blue. Match each of the marked paths A, B, C, D with the corresponding thermodynamic processes.

Options

A.Isobaric

B.Isothermal

C.Isosceles

D.Isovolumetric

E.Adiabatic

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Let's break down what each labeled path represents on a p–V diagram with the blue curves as isotherms. A: The path A is drawn as a vertical segment, meaning the volume does not change while pressure changes. A vertical process on a p–V diagram corresponds to an isovolumetric (or isochoric) process. Since volume is fixed, heat transfer changes pressure, but volume remains constant. This matches the concept of isovolumetric. B: The path B travels downward and to the right, moving to larger volume with decreasing pressure, along a traject......Login to view full explanation

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