The discussion revolves around deriving a specific equation in thermodynamics, specifically the relationship between heat capacities and other thermodynamic variables. The original poster seeks assistance in proving the equation Cp - Cv = T(dP/dT)v * (dV/dT)p.
The conversation is ongoing, with participants prompting the original poster for more details about the variables and equations related to the problem. Some participants have noted that the task appears to be a homework assignment, which has led to further questioning about the requirements and expectations.
The original poster mentions that the lecturer provided the equation without additional details, which raises questions about the assumptions and context necessary for the derivation.
That is the problem. My lecturer asked me to derive the equation given without any details.mal4mac said:You need to say what all those variables represent, and what equation(s) you have from which you wish to derive this one. What is the actual full question you are trying to answer?
More like it but it is an assignment for us. My lecturer just gave us that equation and asked to derive the equation without any details.Chestermiller said:This sounds like a homework problem. Is it?
mal4mac said:You need to say what all those variables represent, and what equation(s) you have from which you wish to derive this one. What is the actual full question you are trying to answer?