Ratio of Heat Capacities

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Ratio of Heat Capacities

### Formula:

$$\gamma=\frac{C_p}{C_v}$$

### Terminologies:

- Ξ³ β†’ Adiabatic index.

- C_p β†’ Heat capacity at constant pressure.

- C_v β†’ Heat capacity at constant volume.

### Usage:

- Used in adiabatic process calculations.

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