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Which one is not an example of adiabatic processe

Correct answer: D. conversion of water into ice in refrigerator

  • A. rapid escape of air from a burst tyre
  • B. rapid expansion of air
  • C. cloud formation in the atmosphere
  • D. conversion of water into ice in refrigerator

Explanation

When water turns into ice in a refrigerator, heat is typically removed from the water to lower its temperature. Adiabatic processes specifically involve no heat exchange with the surroundings.

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