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Thermodynamics Vocab Quiz

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AP Physics Vocab Quiz

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Physics

Level

12th Grade

Created

01/27/2010

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Term

Isobaric

Definition

Process that occurs at constant pressure.

Term

Isothermal

Definition

Process that occurs at constant tempurature.

Term

Adiabatic

Definition

Process by which no energy is transferred by heat between the system and its surroundings (Q=0).

Term

Carnot Engine

Definition

A hypothetical engine that operates on the reversible Carnot Cycle. The most efficient heat engine.

Term

The Carnot Cycle

Definition

I. Isothermal heat addition.

II. Isentropic work output.

III. Isothermal heat rejection.

IV. Isentropic work input.