What is the formula for e/c^2 * j * PV/nR?

  • Context: Undergrad 
  • Thread starter Thread starter jpm
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Formula
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The expression e/c^2 * j * PV/nR lacks an equals sign, indicating it is not a formula but rather a combination of concepts from thermodynamics and relativity. The terms involved suggest a relationship to the ideal gas law, T = PV/nR, and the mass-energy equivalence, M = e/c^2. The discussion highlights confusion regarding the variable 'j' and its interpretation, with references to MIT's educational context. Overall, the expression appears to be an informal amalgamation rather than a formally defined equation.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of thermodynamics, specifically the ideal gas law (T = PV/nR).
  • Familiarity with relativity and mass-energy equivalence (M = e/c^2).
  • Basic knowledge of complex numbers, particularly the concept of imaginary units.
  • Awareness of academic contexts, particularly those related to MIT's curriculum.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the ideal gas law and its applications in thermodynamics.
  • Study the principles of mass-energy equivalence in the context of relativity.
  • Explore the role of imaginary numbers in engineering and physics.
  • Investigate academic resources from MIT related to thermodynamics and relativity.
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for physics students, engineering professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of thermodynamics and relativity, particularly in an academic context.

jpm
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
e/c^2 * j * PV/nR
 
Mathematics news on Phys.org
that's not a formula, it's an expression. Where's the equals sign?
 
It looks almost like some attempt at relativised thermodynamics, but, as Pythagorean stated, it's not even a formula.
 
It looks like a gas law to me. But is the j imaginary, or..?
 
I read it as : MIT

M= \frac e {c^2}

i=j (to a EE)

T = \frac {PV} {n R}
 
Integral said:
I read it as : MIT

M= \frac e {c^2}

i=j (to a EE)

T = \frac {PV} {n R}

Same here, but I didn't bother replying.
 
Lame
 
Its on T's and sweat shirts from the 'tute.
 
Char. Limit said:
Same here, but I didn't bother replying.

you do realize...
 
  • #10
surely, he must; thus past tense.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
18K
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16
Views
1K
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 35 ·
2
Replies
35
Views
4K
Replies
1
Views
1K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
1K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 35 ·
2
Replies
35
Views
4K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
911