Since the volume parameterizes the points on the phase transition line between liquid and vapor (see Figure

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Since the volume parameterizes the points on the phase transition line between liquid and vapor (see Figure 12.7image

one could use the density instead of the quality as the thermodynamic variable to characterize the mixed phase. Why do you suppose this is not done?

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The Physics of Energy

ISBN: 978-1107016651

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Authors: Robert L. Jaffe, Washington Taylor

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