(GHAFTERS), + IDEAL GAS, LAWS AND ITS PROPERTIES From the previous equation shown in this chapter the above can be re- stated as: mC,AT = mCyAT + mRAT Thus, we will have the relation as follow: Cp= y+ R From the above equation, it will be clearly defined that Cp is always greater than Cy. That is, the unit mass of the working substance requires lesser amount of energy to raise its temperature by one degree if the volume will be held constant unlike if it is required to supply the amount of energy to compensate the expansion of the substance as well. a2 198 Constant volume and Constant pressure specific heat (Cp and Co) Values given are for Heliums gas At this point, we introduce another ideal gas property called the specific heat ratio In the like manner, as much as applicable, we can use also the relation: neat au