Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 12 - Thermodynamic Property Relations - Problems - Page 680: 12-1C

Answer

The partial differential represents the change in function with one of the dependable variable while other variables are kept constant. The ordinary differential represents the total change of the function as a result of differential change in all variables. But for function which depends only on one variable, the two method of differential are same.

Work Step by Step

The partial differential represents the change in function with one of the dependable variable while other variables are kept constant. The ordinary differential represents the total change of the function as a result of differential change in all variables. But for function which depends only on one variable, the two method of differential are same.
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