Application of specific heat capacity ratio of air

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simple application please..o:)
 
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The heat capacity of air is very important in adiabatic compression, like in a diesel engine. Adiabitic compression in a diesel engine heats the air to the point where the fuel burns immediately on injection. See
http://www.stealth316.com/2-adiabat1.htm
 
Look at any text in compressible flow theory and you'll see [tex]\gamma[/tex] popping up all over the place.
 

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