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Can specific heat of a gas be negative?

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Yes, negative specific heat will imply that with rise in temperature ( `Delta T` is +ve) heat will be released (Q is –ve). This actually happens in case of saturated vapour i.e., specific heat of saturated vapour is negative.
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