Product Details
Ratio of Specific Heats – Wireless
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.
Description
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.
Concepts
Cp/Cv for a gas
Ruchardt’s method of measuring the ratio of specific heats
Adiabatic process
What’s Included
1x Heat Engine and Gas Law Apparatus (TD-8572A)
1x Wireless Pressure Sensor (PS-3203)
1x Large Rod Base (ME-8735)
1x Stainless Steel Rod, 45 cm (ME-8736)
https://www.pasco.com/products/complete-experiments/thermodynamics/ex-5631
