What Does TV^gamma-1 Mean? Can Someone Help?

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TV^(gamma-1) refers to a relationship in thermodynamics for an ideal gas during an adiabatic process, indicating that the product of temperature (T) and volume (V) raised to the power of (gamma - 1) remains constant. Gamma (γ) is defined as the heat capacity ratio, specifically Cp/Cv. This equation is crucial for understanding how temperature and volume interact in adiabatic conditions. The discussion confirms that the formula is indeed valid for ideal gases. Understanding this concept is essential for studying thermodynamic processes.

May 6, 2007

grscott_2000

Im not sure I understand whet the term

TV^gamma-1 means

Can someone help?

I understand that gamma itself is the heat ratio Cp/Cv is this right?

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May 6, 2007

mjsd

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I think it should be TV^{\gamma -1} = constant for adiabatic process of an ideal gas. yes. \gamma = C_P/C_V

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