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  9. The temperature of a gas decreases in an adiabatic expansion. Explain.

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  10. Adiabatic process is essentially a very fast process. Explain.

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  11. Why do two isothermal curves not intersect each other?

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  14. What is meant by a reversible process? Give an example.

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  15. What is meant by a irreversible process? Give an example.

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  16. Write down the conditions of reversibility of a process.

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  17. Do reversible processes exist in nature? Justify your answer.

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