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For a simple compressible system v, s, p and T are specific volume, specific entropy, pressure and temperature, respectively. As per Maxwell’s relations, (∂v /∂s)p is equal to

Options

A

(∂T/∂p)s

B

(∂p/∂v)T

C

(∂s/∂T)p

D

-(∂T/∂v)p

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Correct Answer :

Option A

(∂T/∂p)s

(∂T/∂p)s

Solution :

To find the thermodynamic relation equal to (vs)p, we can derive it from the fundamental thermodynamic relations and Maxwell's relations.

Let's start with the definition of enthalpy, h:
h=u+pv
where u is internal energy, p is pressure, and v is specific volume.

The differential form of enthalpy is given by:
dh=Tds+vdp
where T is temperature and s is specific entropy.

Since enthalpy h is a state function, its differential dh is an exact differential of the form:
dh=(hs)pds+(hp)sdp

Comparing the coefficients of ds and dp in the two equations for dh, we get:
(hs)p=T
and
(hp)s=v

According to Euler's reciprocity relation for an exact differential of the form dz=Mdx+Ndy, the mixed second-order partial derivatives are equal:
(My)x=(Nx)y

Applying this mathematical theorem to dh, we obtain:
(Tp)s=(vs)p

Therefore, as per Maxwell's relations, the term (vs)p is equal to (Tp)s.

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