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- 1. Multiple Choice
In an adiabatic process, what is held constant?
Pressure
Volume
Temperature
None of the above
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does "adiabatic" mean literally?
To pass through
To not pass through
To change quickly
To heat or cool
- 3. Multiple Choice
In an adiabatic process, what equals zero?
Q
W
ΔU
T
- 4. Multiple Choice
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
- 5. Multiple Choice
In an adiabatic process there is no _________ transfer between the gas and the surroundings.
Kinetic Energy
Work
Thermal Energy
- 6. Multiple Choice
For an adiabatic process to occur, the process must be
Performed quickly
Well insulated
A or B
None of these
- 7. Multiple Choice
The Fire Syringe is an example of
Adiabatic heating
Adiabatic cooling
It is not an adiabatic process
- 8. Multiple Choice
Pistons moving in a car is an example of an adiabatic process
True
False
- 9. Multiple Choice
Lighting a campfire is an example of an adiabatic process
True
False
- 10. Multiple Choice
The air being released from a can of compressed air is an example of
Adiabatic heating
Adiabatic cooling
It is not an adiabatic process
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