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Deriving Values of Cv, Cp, and γ for Monatomic and Diatomic Gases
Monatomic Gases
For monatomic gases, the internal energy (U) is given by:
U = (3/2) nRT
where n is the number of moles, R is the gas constant, and T is the temperature.
The specific heat capacity at constant volume (Cv) is defined as:
Cv = (∂U/∂T)v
Substituting the expression for U, we get:
Cv = (3/2) nR
The specific heat capacity at constant pressure (Cp) is defined as:
Cp = (∂H/∂T)p
where H is the enthalpy. For an ideal gas, H = U
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