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Which one is not an example of adiabatic process ?
A
rapid escape of air from a burst tyre
B
rapid expansion of air
C
conversion of water into ice in refrigerator
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D
cloud formation in the atmosphere
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A
rapid escape of air from a burst tyre
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B
rapid expansion of air
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C
conversion of water into ice in refrigerator
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D
cloud formation in the atmosphere
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Explanation
An adiabatic process involves no heat exchange with the surroundings, typically because it happens rapidly (as in a burst tyre or rapid expansion) or is otherwise insulated. Refrigeration, in contrast, works by continuously removing heat -- a heat-exchange process, not an adiabatic one.
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