A polyatomic gas operating in excess of 2000K through an adiabatic process would require a smaller compression ratio than the same polyatomic gas operating at under 2000K to produce the same amount of work. Explain why.

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A polyatomic gas operating in excess of 2000K through an adiabatic process would require a smaller compression ratio than the same polyatomic gas operating at under 2000K to produce the same amount of work. Explain why.

 

 

 

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