Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 4 - Energy Analysis of Closed Systems - Problems - Page 200: 4-49

Answer

$\bar{c}_p = \bar{c}_v+R_u$, see proof in the step-by-step solution.

Work Step by Step

From the definition of enthalpy: $dH=dU+pdV$ Dividing by the number of mols in the system: $d\bar{h} = d\bar{u} + pd\bar{v}$ For an ideal gas: $PV=nR_uT \rightarrow \bar{v}=\frac{R_uT}{P}$ $d\bar{h} = d\bar{u} + p.d(\frac{R_uT}{P})$ $\bar{c}_pdT = \bar{c}_vdT+R_udT$ $\bar{c}_p = \bar{c}_v+R_u$
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