Adiabatic Exponent or Adiabatic Index Formula

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Adiabatic Index is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure (CP) to heat capacity at constant volume (CV). Check FAQs
k=CpCv
k - Adiabatic Index?Cp - Specific Heat at Constant Pressure?Cv - Specific Heat at Constant Volume?

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12.6316Edit=24Edit1.9Edit
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Adiabatic Exponent or Adiabatic Index Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
k=CpCv
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
k=24J/kg*°C1.9J/kg*°C
Next Step Convert Units
k=24J/(kg*K)1.9J/(kg*K)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
k=241.9
Next Step Evaluate
k=12.6315789473684
LAST Step Rounding Answer
k=12.6316

Adiabatic Exponent or Adiabatic Index Formula Elements

Variables
Adiabatic Index
Adiabatic Index is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure (CP) to heat capacity at constant volume (CV).
Symbol: k
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Heat at Constant Pressure
Specific Heat at Constant Pressure is the specific heat when pressure is constant.
Symbol: Cp
Measurement: Specific Heat CapacityUnit: J/kg*°C
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Heat at Constant Volume
Specific Heat at Constant Volume is the specific heat when volume is constant.
Symbol: Cv
Measurement: Specific Heat CapacityUnit: J/kg*°C
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Adiabatic Exponent or Adiabatic Index?

Adiabatic Exponent or Adiabatic Index evaluator uses Adiabatic Index = Specific Heat at Constant Pressure/Specific Heat at Constant Volume to evaluate the Adiabatic Index, The Adiabatic Exponent or Adiabatic Index formula is defined as the ratio the ratio between specific heat at constant pressure and specific heat at constant volume. Adiabatic Index is denoted by k symbol.

How to evaluate Adiabatic Exponent or Adiabatic Index using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Adiabatic Exponent or Adiabatic Index, enter Specific Heat at Constant Pressure (Cp) & Specific Heat at Constant Volume (Cv) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Adiabatic Exponent or Adiabatic Index

What is the formula to find Adiabatic Exponent or Adiabatic Index?
The formula of Adiabatic Exponent or Adiabatic Index is expressed as Adiabatic Index = Specific Heat at Constant Pressure/Specific Heat at Constant Volume. Here is an example- 12.63158 = 24/1.9.
How to calculate Adiabatic Exponent or Adiabatic Index?
With Specific Heat at Constant Pressure (Cp) & Specific Heat at Constant Volume (Cv) we can find Adiabatic Exponent or Adiabatic Index using the formula - Adiabatic Index = Specific Heat at Constant Pressure/Specific Heat at Constant Volume.
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