isentropic exponent
the negative of the relative pressure change per relative volume change at constant entropy; for an ideal gas equal to the ratio of specific heat capacities
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isentropic exponent
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Key Facts
- isentropic exponent is a type of physical quantity[1].
- isentropic exponent is a type of dimensionless quantity[2].
- isentropic exponent's described by source is recorded as ISO 80000-5:2007 Quantities and units — Part 5: Thermodynamics[3].
- isentropic exponent's described by source is recorded as ISO 80000-5:2019 Quantities and units — Part 5: Thermodynamics[4].
- isentropic exponent's different from is recorded as heat capacity ratio[5].
- isentropic exponent's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[6].
- isentropic exponent's recommended unit of measurement is recorded as 1[7].
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Definition and Type
Recorded subclass of include physical quantity[1] and dimensionless quantity[2].