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Gas Constant
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The constant factor in the equation
of state for perfect gases. The universal gas constant is R = 8.3143 joules/degrees K-mol The gas constant
for a particular gas, specific gas constant, r = R/ m where m
is the molecular weight of the gas. See Boltzmann
constant.
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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
