Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure (Mayer's Relation)
Cp = Cv + n·R
What it says
Computes the heat capacity at constant pressure from the constant-volume value using Mayer's relation for an ideal gas.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
Cp | Heat capacity at constant pressure (J/K) | M L^2 T^-2 Θ^-1 |
Cv | Heat capacity at constant volume (J/K) | M L^2 T^-2 Θ^-1 |
n | Amount of substance (mol) | N |
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