PV and P'V'?

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what's the difference between P' V' and PV? In performing calculations within equations are they the same or considered different?
( meaning pressure and volume)

2006-09-26 07:41:34 · 2 answers · asked by dreamz 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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An single quotation mark after something usually means "prime." In physics it usually refers to the variable after an event. So P' could mean final pressure.

2006-09-26 07:49:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

I agree with matahari in this case; PV and P'V' probably represent pressure and volume before and after some event. Usually, however, a prime indicates differentiation (usually with respect to time).

2006-09-26 19:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋