Heat capacity at constant volume for ideal gas (given heat capacity at constant pressure)

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Heat capacity at constant volume for ideal gas (given heat capacity at constant pressure) formula
Cv
the heat capacity at constant volume
Cp
the heat capacity at constant pressure
n
amount of gas in the thermodynamic system

Formula description

It is easier to measure the heat capacity at constant pressure and solve for the heat capacity at constant volume using mathematical relationships derived from the basic thermodynamic laws.

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Heat capacity at constant volume for ideal gas (given heat capacity at constant pressure) formula
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  1. Wikipedia: the heat capacity at constant volume for ideal gas.

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