Adiabatic Process: Derive Temp Change w/ Pressure

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The discussion focuses on deriving the temperature change with pressure for an adiabatic process involving a dry air parcel. The relevant equation derived is T2/T1 = (P2/P1)(k-1)/k, where k is the ratio of specific heats (cp/cv). The initial conditions specify a pressure drop from 1000 hPa to 800 hPa and an initial temperature of 20°C. Participants confirm the validity of the equation and suggest using the ideal gas law to express volume in terms of pressure and temperature.

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Homework Statement



Derive an expression for the change in temperature with pressure for an adiabatic process. If a dry air parcel is lifted adiabatically from 1000hPa to 800hPa what is the final temperature if it was initally at 20^{o}C?^{}

Homework Equations


PV^{k}=constant
I derived an equation \frac{T_{2}}{T_{1}}= \frac{P_{2}}{P_{1}}^{\frac{k-1}{k}}

Not sure if this is the correct equation?

The Attempt at a Solution



k = \frac{c_{p}}{c_{v}}

I'm not sure if this is even the right direction for this question, and if it is where can I get the value of the c's?

Any help would be appreciated. thanks =D
 
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KingBigness said:

Homework Statement



Derive an expression for the change in temperature with pressure for an adiabatic process. If a dry air parcel is lifted adiabatically from 1000hPa to 800hPa what is the final temperature if it was initally at 20^{o}C?^{}

Homework Equations


PV^{k}=constant
I derived an equation \frac{T_{2}}{T_{1}}= \frac{P_{2}}{P_{1}}^{\frac{k-1}{k}}

Not sure if this is the correct equation?
What is your reasoning? Assume air is an ideal gas.

Express V in terms of P and T and substitute into PV^{k}=constant

AM
 

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