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Last Update: 08/18/2023 10:41 PM
Current Deck: Combustion Quals
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What is the relationship between specific heats and why?
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Cp is always greater than Cv (by a factor of R for ideal gas) because if you add heat at constant pressure, most substances want to expand, and they are therefore doing work. Therefore, more heat needs to be added to do the work AND add the internal energy
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