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First law of thermodynamics, heat capacity

Problem 2.26

Demonstrate that the interval energy UU of the air in a room is independent of temperature provided the outside pressure pp is constant. Calculate U,U, if pp is equal to the normal atmospheric pressure and the room's volume is equal to V=40 m3V=40 \mathrm{~m}^{3}.

Reveal Answer
U=pV/(γ1)=10MJU=p V /(\gamma-1)=10 \mathrm{MJ}