Question

For the case of an ideal gas find the equation of the process (in the variables T, V) in which the molar heat capacity varies as:

(a) C = C_v + αT; 

(b) C = Cv + βV; 

(c) C = Cv + ap,

where α , β, and a are constants.

Answer 1

Heat capacity is given by C = C_v+ RT/V dV/V