Latent heat — UPSC Physics Optional CSE 1998 Paper I

Prove the latent heat equation \left(\frac{\delta L}{\delta T}\right)_{sv} - \frac{L}{T} = C_s - C_p where C_s and C_p are specific heats of saturated vapour aid the liquid in contact with it respectively. Given the following values referring to 1\text{ gm} of water at 100^\circ\text{C} L = 539\text{ Cal/gm} \left(\frac{\delta L}{\delta T}\right)_{sv} = -0.64\text{ Cal K}^{-1}\text{ gm}^{-1} C_p = 1.01\text{ Cal K}^{-1}\text{ g}^{-1} Calculate C_s. Explain why the specific heat takes a negative value.