Derive \dot v: A Thermo Relation for V, m and v

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The discussion focuses on deriving the time derivative of specific volume, represented as v = V/m, where V is volume and m is mass. The user seeks to understand the expression for the derivative of specific volume, denoted as \dot v. The application of the quotient rule is confirmed, leading to the formula \dot v = (m \dot V - V \dot m) / m², which is essential for analyzing mass and volumetric flow in thermodynamic systems.

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I'd like to know the result of deriving both sides of the equation in respect to time

[itex]v= \frac {V}{m}[/itex]

[itex]\frac {d}{dt}v=( \frac {d}{dt}) \frac {V}{m}[/itex]

which gives

[itex]\dot v = . . . ?[/itex]

If you want some backup, this is a very common thermodynamics relation, where V = volume, m = mass and v = specific volume [m3/kg]. In open systems, we want to know mass flow and volumetric flow so we get [itex]\dot m[/itex] [kg/s] and [itex]\dot V[/itex] [m3/s]. I'd like to know if there's such a thing about specific volume as well, and that depends on how you do that derivative.

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The quotient rule applies: dv/dt = {mdV/dt - Vdm/dt}/m2
 

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