Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 3 - Properties of Pure Substances - Problems - Page 156: 3-66C

Answer

$R$ is specific for every gas. $R_{u}$ its the same for all gases. $R=\frac{R_{u}}{M}$

Work Step by Step

$R$ is the specific gas constant and its different for every gas. $R_{u}$ is the universal gas constant and its the same for all gases. $R=\frac{R_{u}}{M}$ where $M$ is the molar mass of the gas.
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