Heat Equations for Cp vs. Cv

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Emma Kelly 3L
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Heat Equations for Cp vs. Cv

Postby Emma Kelly 3L » Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:41 pm

Can the equation qp = n*Cp*ΔT also be used for qv/Cv values? (i.e. qv = n*Cv*ΔT ?)

Mona Reddy Kurra 1J
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Re: Heat Equations for Cp vs. Cv

Postby Mona Reddy Kurra 1J » Fri Jan 28, 2022 10:07 pm

Hi! Yes, I think qv = n*cv*ΔT can be applied to systems that are held at a constant volume, similar to how qp = n*cp*ΔT is applied to systems held at a constant pressure. I hope that helps!


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