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✖Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure means the amount of heat that is required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of gas by 1 degree at constant pressure.ⓘ Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure [C_p]			+10% -10%
✖Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume means the amount of heat that is required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of gas by 1 degree at constant volume.ⓘ Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume [C_v]			+10% -10%

✖The Specific Heat Ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume of the flowing fluid for non-viscous and compressible flow.ⓘ Heat Capacity Ratio [γ]

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Heat Capacity Ratio Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Specific Heat Ratio = Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure/Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume
γ = C_p/C_v
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Specific Heat Ratio - The Specific Heat Ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume of the flowing fluid for non-viscous and compressible flow.
Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure - (Measured in Joule per Kilogram per K) - Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure means the amount of heat that is required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of gas by 1 degree at constant pressure.
Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume - (Measured in Joule per Kilogram per K) - Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume means the amount of heat that is required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of gas by 1 degree at constant volume.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure: 1005 Joule per Kilogram per K --> 1005 Joule per Kilogram per K No Conversion Required
Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume: 750 Joule per Kilogram per K --> 750 Joule per Kilogram per K No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

γ = C_p/C_v --> 1005/750

Evaluating ... ...

γ = 1.34

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.34 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

1.34 <-- Specific Heat Ratio

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Heat Capacity Ratio Formula

Specific Heat Ratio = Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure/Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume
γ = C_p/C_v

What is heat capacity ratio?

Heat capacity ratio is the ratio of specific heat at constant pressure to specific heat at constant volume, Heat capacity ratio is also called as adiabatic index.

How to Calculate Heat Capacity Ratio?

Heat Capacity Ratio calculator uses Specific Heat Ratio = Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure/Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume to calculate the Specific Heat Ratio, Heat Capacity Ratio formula is defined as the ratio of the specific heat at constant pressure to the specific heat at constant volume. It is a crucial parameter in thermodynamics, influencing the behavior of gases during processes like compression and expansion. Specific Heat Ratio is denoted by γ symbol.

How to calculate Heat Capacity Ratio using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Heat Capacity Ratio, enter Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure (C_p) & Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume (C_v) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Heat Capacity Ratio calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.34 = 1005/750.

FAQ

What is Heat Capacity Ratio?

Heat Capacity Ratio formula is defined as the ratio of the specific heat at constant pressure to the specific heat at constant volume. It is a crucial parameter in thermodynamics, influencing the behavior of gases during processes like compression and expansion and is represented as γ = C_p/C_v or Specific Heat Ratio = Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure/Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume. Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure means the amount of heat that is required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of gas by 1 degree at constant pressure & Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume means the amount of heat that is required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of gas by 1 degree at constant volume.

How to calculate Heat Capacity Ratio?

Heat Capacity Ratio formula is defined as the ratio of the specific heat at constant pressure to the specific heat at constant volume. It is a crucial parameter in thermodynamics, influencing the behavior of gases during processes like compression and expansion is calculated using Specific Heat Ratio = Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure/Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume. To calculate Heat Capacity Ratio, you need Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure (C_p) & Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume (C_v). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure & Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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