Adiabatic Process Pressure-Volume Relation
P2 = P1·(V1/V2)^gamma
What it says
Computes the final pressure of an ideal gas undergoing a reversible adiabatic (isentropic) compression or expansion.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
P2 | Final pressure (Pa) | M L^-1 T^-2 |
P1 | Initial pressure (Pa) | M L^-1 T^-2 |
V1 | Initial volume (m^3) | L^3 |
V2 | Final volume (m^3) | L^3 |
gamma | Heat capacity ratio Cp/Cv (dimensionless) | 1 |
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