Answer to Question #261843 in Physics for freebandz

Question #261843

1) Define and explain polytropic process

2) Derive the equation for polytropic process

Expert's answer

A polytropic process is a thermodynamic process during which the heat capacity of a gas remains unchanged.

The equation is

"PV^n=\\text{const}."

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