Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
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Chapter 19, Problem 28EAP
The volume of a gas is halved during an adiabatic compression that increases the pressure by a factor of 2.5.
a. What is the specific heat ratio
b. By what factor does the temperature increase?
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