Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780321567918
Author: Paul G. Hewitt, Leslie A. Hewitt, John A Suchocki
Publisher: Addison Wesley
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 31, Problem 8RQ
When does an adiabatic process happen in the atmosphere?
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
The condition of adiabatic process happens in the atmosphere.
Answer to Problem 8RQ
The adiabatic process happens in the atmosphere when the pressure of the air reduces.
Explanation of Solution
When the pressure on the air reduces, then the air expands. The expansion of the air results in an increase in the volume of the air. This increase in volume allows reducing the temperature of the air without releasing the energy of the air.
The overall process includes the reduction of temperature without the exchange of heat. This means that the resulting process is adiabatic in the atmosphere.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the adiabatic process happens in the atmosphere when the pressure of the air reduces.
Chapter 31 Solutions
Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
Ch. 31 - What is the difference between humidity and...Ch. 31 - Why does relative humidity increase at night?Ch. 31 - As air temperature decreases, does relative...Ch. 31 - What does saturation point have to do with dew...Ch. 31 - What happened to the water vapor in saturated air...Ch. 31 - Prob. 6RQCh. 31 - When a parcel of air rises, does it become warmer,...Ch. 31 - When does an adiabatic process happen in the...Ch. 31 - Prob. 9RQCh. 31 - Prob. 10RQ
Ch. 31 - Prob. 11RQCh. 31 - Prob. 12RQCh. 31 - Prob. 13RQCh. 31 - Prob. 14RQCh. 31 - Prob. 15RQCh. 31 - Prob. 16RQCh. 31 - What are the three main atmospheric lifting...Ch. 31 - Prob. 18RQCh. 31 - Prob. 19RQCh. 31 - Prob. 20RQCh. 31 - Prob. 1TECh. 31 - When water vapor condenses to liquid water, is...Ch. 31 - Prob. 3TECh. 31 - Why does warm, moist air blowing over cold water...Ch. 31 - Prob. 5TECh. 31 - In simplest terms, what is an occluded front?Ch. 31 - Why are saturation and condensation more likely to...Ch. 31 - Why does surface temperature increase on a clear,...Ch. 31 - Prob. 9TECh. 31 - Prob. 10TECh. 31 - Prob. 11TECh. 31 - Prob. 12TECh. 31 - Prob. 13TECh. 31 - Prob. 14TECh. 31 - Prob. 15TECh. 31 - Prob. 16TECh. 31 - Prob. 17TECh. 31 - In which atmospheric layer does all our weather...Ch. 31 - Prob. 19TECh. 31 - What is the source of the enormous amount of...Ch. 31 - Prob. 1RATCh. 31 - Fast-moving air molecules have (a) greater kinetic...Ch. 31 - Prob. 3RATCh. 31 - Prob. 4RATCh. 31 - When upper regions of the atmosphere are warmer...Ch. 31 - A key factor needed for precipitation to occur is...Ch. 31 - For clouds to form, air must be lifted. The...Ch. 31 - As air temperature decreases, relative humidity...Ch. 31 - Prob. 9RATCh. 31 - Prob. 10RAT
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Find more solutions based on key concepts
Explain all answers clearly, using complete sentence and proper essay structure if needed. An asterisk (*) desi...
Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals
What are the three types of blood cells, and what is the function of each?
Conceptual Integrated Science
26. (II) A person exerts a horizontal force of 42 N on the end of a door 96 cm wide. What is the magnitude of t...
Physics: Principles with Applications
Because SETI researchers are “listening” to star systems that are hundreds of light-years distant, there’s a go...
Life in the Universe (4th Edition)
The force, when you push against a wall with your fingers, they bend.
Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Recommended textbooks for you
College PhysicsPhysicsISBN:9781305952300Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris VuillePublisher:Cengage Learning
University Physics (14th Edition)PhysicsISBN:9780133969290Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. FreedmanPublisher:PEARSON
Introduction To Quantum MechanicsPhysicsISBN:9781107189638Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Physics for Scientists and EngineersPhysicsISBN:9781337553278Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. JewettPublisher:Cengage Learning
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory AstronomyPhysicsISBN:9780321820464Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina BrissendenPublisher:Addison-Wesley
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...PhysicsISBN:9780134609034Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart FieldPublisher:PEARSON
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:9781305952300
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Cengage Learning
University Physics (14th Edition)
Physics
ISBN:9780133969290
Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher:PEARSON
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Physics
ISBN:9781107189638
Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:9781337553278
Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Physics
ISBN:9780321820464
Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
Publisher:Addison-Wesley
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...
Physics
ISBN:9780134609034
Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher:PEARSON
The Laws of Thermodynamics, Entropy, and Gibbs Free Energy; Author: Professor Dave Explains;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N1BxHgsoOw;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY