Describe The Theory OF Compressed Gasses Flashcards
What is Pascal’s Law?
A principle stating that pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted undiminished in all directions.
This law is fundamental in understanding fluid mechanics and hydraulics.
What does Boyle’s Law state?
At constant temperature, the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume.
This is a key principle in understanding the behavior of gases under varying pressures and volumes.
What is Charles’ Law?
The law stating that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature at constant pressure.
This law helps explain how gases expand when heated.
What does Torricelli’s Principle describe?
It describes the speed of fluid flowing out of an orifice under the influence of gravity.
This principle is important in fluid dynamics and applications involving fluid discharge.
What are vacuum and pressure scales used for?
They are used to measure the pressure of gases and the degree of vacuum.
Understanding these scales is crucial for applications in various scientific and engineering fields.
What is atmospheric pressure?
The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere at a given point.
It is typically measured in units like pascals or millibars.
What is meant by heat of compression?
The increase in temperature of a gas when it is compressed adiabatically.
This concept is critical in thermodynamics and engineering applications involving gas compression.
What does flow rate refer to?
The volume of fluid that passes through a given surface per unit time.
Flow rate is an important parameter in fluid mechanics and engineering.
What are the two types of energy transmission related to gases?
Heat energy and pressure energy.
These forms of energy are key in understanding thermodynamic processes.
What is air compression?
The process of reducing the volume of air, which increases its pressure and temperature.
Air compression is widely used in various industrial applications.
Fill in the blank: The process where no heat is exchanged with the environment is called _______.
Adiabatic.
This term is fundamental in thermodynamics and relates to processes that occur without heat transfer.
Fill in the blank: The process in which a gas expands or compresses while absorbing or releasing heat is called _______.
Isothermal.
Isothermal processes are crucial in understanding heat engines and refrigeration cycles.
