For a substance that has a molar volume of V = kP, k being a constant, and a constant heat capacity, which of these is equal to the Joule-Thompson coefficient?

A. -kP
B. V
C. kP/CP
D. 1/CP
E. None of these


A. Incorrect. Check your definition of Joule-Thomson coefficient.
B. Incorrect. Molar volume has the wrong units for the Joule-Thomson coefficient.
C. Incorrect. Check your signs.
D. Incorrect. Check your definitions.
E. Correct. The correct solution is -kP/CP

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