Isobaric Process
Definition
An isobaric process refers to a thermodynamic process in which the pressure of a system remains constant.
Analogy
Imagine you are blowing up a balloon with a pump that has a pressure gauge. If you keep the pressure on the pump constant while adding air, you are experiencing an isobaric process.
Related terms
Adiabatic Process: A thermodynamic process in which there is no heat exchange between the system and its surroundings.
Isothermal Process: A thermodynamic process in which the temperature of a system remains constant.
Thermodynamics: The branch of physics that deals with energy transfer and conversion between different forms.
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