explain?
Asked by spsberry8
| 25th Dec, 2009,
09:19: AM
Expert Answer:
For an adiabatic process,
P1V1γ = P2V2γ where γ = Cp/Cv which is always greater than 1 since Cp>Cv
V2/V1 = (P1/P2)1/γ
For an isothermal process,
P1V1 = P2V2
V2/V1 = P1/P2
Hence V2/V1 will always be greater in isothermal process than adiabatic process with same initial state.
Hence the expansion as well.
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Answered by
| 25th Dec, 2009,
12:15: PM
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