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Isothermal and Adiabatic Processes

ICSE · Class 11 · Physics

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12 Formulas · 3 Sections

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1. Core Processes

Boyle's Law: PV = constant

Poisson's Law: PV^γ = constant

Adiabatic T-V relation: TV^(γ-1) = constant

Adiabatic T-P relation: T^γ / P^(γ-1) = constant

Slope of isothermal curve: (dP/dV)_iso = -P/V

2. Work Done in Isothermal and Adiabatic Processes

Isothermal Work Done: W = μRT loge(V2/V1) = μRT loge(P1/P2) = 2.3026 μRT log10(V2/V1) = 2.3026 μRT log10(P1/P2)

Adiabatic Work Done (P-V form): W = (1/(γ-1))(P1V1 - P2V2)

Adiabatic Work Done (T form, μ moles): W = (μR/(γ-1))(T1 - T2)

Adiabatic Work Done (T form, 1 mole): W = (R/(γ-1))(T1 - T2)

3. Specific Heat Capacities

Cv = M·cv

Cp = M·cp

Mayer's Relation: Cp - Cv = R

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