Ratio of Specific Heat Experiment
The complete solution for determining the ratio of specific heat capacities for air by measuring the period of oscillation of the piston in a cylinder filled with air.
In this experiment, the ratio of specific heat capacities for air is determined using Ruchardt’s method of measuring the period of oscillation of the piston in a cylinder filled with air.
A cylinder is filled with air and a Pressure Sensor is attached. The piston is plucked by hand and allowed to oscillate. The oscillating pressure is recorded as a function of time and the period is determined. The ratio of specific heat capacities is calculated using the period of oscillation, according to Ruchardt’s method.
PASCO Advantage: Since the oscillations are plotted, it is easy to accurately measure the period of oscillation.
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