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What is a thermodynamic process?

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What is a thermodynamic process?

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A thermodynamic process is the change of state of a thermodynamic system due to the exchange of heat or work with its surroundings is called a thermodynamic process.

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Chapter 4: Thermodynamics - Very Short Answer

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