Ratio of Specific Heats - Wireless
A cylinder is filled with air and a Wireless 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 Ruchhardt's method.
Grade Level: College
Subject: Physics
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Ratio of Specific Heats - Wireless
Determine the ratio of specific heat capacities for air by measuring the period of oscillation of the piston in a cylinder filled with air.
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