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Hi guys,I have some questions about this equation:
P.V^(gamma) = constant, gamma = C_p / C_v
Is it only valid for a adiabatic process, plus ideal gas? I thought it was at the first place, as I saw its derivation uses adiabatic properties(dQ=0) and assumes the gas is ideal (PV=mRT).
But when I read my textbook, it doesn't mention anything about adiabatic. It says those processes follow:
P.V ^ n = constant (n is another constant)
are called 'polytropic'. If the gas is ideal, then the process is isothermal.
I become more confuse when I saw 'isothermal', as I thought it should be adiabatic.
And, is the equation only valid for a closed system?
Last question, is 'TV^(gamma - 1) = constant' valid only for adiabatic process and ideal gas?
I like thermodynamics, but I find some parts of it quite confusing, hope someone can clear my doubts.
thank you.
P.V^(gamma) = constant, gamma = C_p / C_v
Is it only valid for a adiabatic process, plus ideal gas? I thought it was at the first place, as I saw its derivation uses adiabatic properties(dQ=0) and assumes the gas is ideal (PV=mRT).
But when I read my textbook, it doesn't mention anything about adiabatic. It says those processes follow:
P.V ^ n = constant (n is another constant)
are called 'polytropic'. If the gas is ideal, then the process is isothermal.
I become more confuse when I saw 'isothermal', as I thought it should be adiabatic.
And, is the equation only valid for a closed system?
Last question, is 'TV^(gamma - 1) = constant' valid only for adiabatic process and ideal gas?
I like thermodynamics, but I find some parts of it quite confusing, hope someone can clear my doubts.
thank you.