Derive the expression for isothermal change in Constant Volume Heat Capacity

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Homework Statement


Derive the following expression for calculating the isothermal change in Constant Volume Heat Capacity:

(dCv/dV)T = T(d2P/dT2)V


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I have no idea, please help
 
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How about this?

assuming ideal gas:

P=nrt/V

then

(dP/dT) = R/V , ignoring moles

and

(d2P/d2T) = 0

so (dCv/dV)=T*0=0