Two thermodynamical processes are shown in the figure. The molar heat capacity for process A and B are CA and CB. The molar heat capacity at constant pressure and constant volume are represented by CP and CV, respectively. Choose the correct statement. [figure]
- CP>CB>CA>CV
- CP>CV>CA=CB
- CA=0 and CB=
- CA= , CB=0
Answer
(1) CP>CB>CA>CV
Solution
Straight line on log P – log V: P=m V+c PV-m= constant (polytropic, x=-m)
Polytropic PVx= const: C=CV+ R1-x
A: slope CA=CV+ R1+
B: slope 45 =1 CB=CV+ R2
>1: R1+ < R2<R, and CP=CV+R
CP>CB>CA>CV
Answer: (1)