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Question
Give the equation of state for an adiabatic process.
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Solution
The equation of state for an adiabatic process is given by PVγ = Constant
Here γ is called adiabatic exponent `(γ = "C"_"p"/"C"_γ)` which depends on the nature of the gas
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