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What meaning do multiple real solutions of a truncated virial equation have, if any?
Let's say I truncate the virial equation after the third term for use as my equation of state:
$${P\over\rho RT}=1+B\rho+C\rho^2$$
I have tabulated values for $B(T)$ and $C(T)$. I know $P$ and $T$ ...
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What is a rigorous definition of gas volume, and how is the Van der Waals equation derived?
I am confused about the justification for the corrections to the ideal gas law in the Van der Waals equation: $$p=\frac{nRT}{V-nb}-a(\frac{n}{V})^2$$
I understand that the equation attempts to ...
