How well do we have to know Cp and Cv?

[thebillsfan]

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I know that Cp is greater than Cv by a factor of R. I also know what both mean. Besides that, is there anything I should know? Is this a topic known to be tested heavily on the MCAT?

 

[G1SG2]

I know that Cp is greater than Cv by a factor of R. I also know what both mean. Besides that, is there anything I should know? Is this a topic known to be tested heavily on the MCAT?

What's "Cp" and "Cv"?

Edit: oh snap, this was my 1000th post =D

 

[Hemichordate]

I know that Cp is greater than Cv by a factor of R. I also know what both mean. Besides that, is there anything I should know? Is this a topic known to be tested heavily on the MCAT?

What is R in this case?

 

[kentavr]

Cp and Cv are gas heat capacity for constant P or V. R-is a universal gas constant that relates them in ideal gas case. Based on the previous replies it looks like Cp and Cv are a rare questions 🙂

 

[thebillsfan]

haha, fair enough. Just know that the heat capacity at constant P is greater than heat capacity at constant V and you should be good to go