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Gas Constant (R)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The gas constant (R) is a physical constant which appears in many fundamental equations in the physical sciences, such as the ideal gas law.

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