a quantity ideal gas requires 800kj to raise the temperature of the gas by 10.0k when the gas is maintained at a constant volume. the same quantity of gas requires 900kj to raise the temperature of the gas by 10.0k when tha gas is maintained at a constant pressure. what is the adiabatic constant y for this gas?

a quantity ideal gas requires 800kj to raise the temperature of the gas by 10.0k when the gas is maintained at a constant volume. the same quantity of gas requires 900kj to raise the temperature of the gas by 10.0k when tha gas is maintained at a constant pressure. what is the adiabatic constant y for this gas?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter21: Heat And The First Law Of Thermodynamics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 76PQ

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