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Specific Volume

Specific volume is defined as the volume occupied by a unit mass of a substance, typically expressed in cubic meters per kilogram (m³/kg). It is an important property in thermodynamics for analyzing the behavior of gases and liquids under varying conditions.

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Specific volume is a fundamental concept in thermodynamics that describes the volume occupied by a unit mass of a substance. It is crucial for understanding how substances behave under different conditions, especially in engineering and scientific applications. By grasping the relationship between s...

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Key Terms

Volume
The amount of space an object occupies.

Example: The volume of a cube can be calculated as side³.

Mass
The amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms.

Example: A bag of flour has a mass of 2 kg.

Density
The mass per unit volume of a substance.

Example: Water has a density of approximately 1,000 kg/m³.

Thermodynamics
The branch of physics that deals with heat and temperature and their relation to energy and work.

Example: Thermodynamics explains how engines convert heat into work.

Cubic Meter
A unit of volume equal to the space occupied by a cube with sides of one meter.

Example: A large room might have a volume of 50 m³.

Specific Volume
The volume occupied by a unit mass of a substance.

Example: The specific volume of water is 0.001 m³/kg.

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Key Concepts

VolumeMassDensityThermodynamic Properties