How Do I Solve Part (b) of Problem 5.17 in Schroeder's Thermal Physics?

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The discussion centers on solving Part (b) of Problem 5.17 from "Thermal Physics" by Daniel V. Schroeder (2000). The user successfully completed Part (a) but struggled with subtracting the work required in the absence of the specimen. They attempted to subtract the work using the formula \(\frac{B}{\mu_0} dB\), which was incorrect. Access to the problem statement is suggested as a potential solution for clarity.

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This is really not a homework question. I'm learning thermal physics by Schroeder (2000) myself.
I'm stuck at Problem 5.17 page 160.

I can get Part (a) but Part (b), subtracting off the work that would be required even if the specimen were not present. I subtracted the work [tex]\frac{B}{\mu_0} dB[/tex] but it wasn't correct...
 
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I'm sure someone has the book but I'd probably have an easier time if I had, you know, the problem
 

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