Isovolumetric Process
Definition
An isovolumetric (or isometric) process refers to a thermodynamic process in which the volume of a system remains constant, resulting in no work being done by or on the system.
Analogy
Imagine pushing against an immovable wall. No matter how much force you apply, if there's no displacement (change in position), no work will be done. This situation represents an isovolumetric process.
Related terms
Isobaric Process: A thermodynamic process in which the pressure of a system remains constant.
Isochoric Process: A thermodynamic process in which the volume of a system remains constant.
Thermodynamics: The branch of physics that deals with energy transfer and conversion between different forms.
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