The ratio of the specific heats Cp/Cv = γ in terms

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The ratio of the specific heats C_p/C_v = γ in terms of degrees of freedom (n) is given by

1. 1 + n
  3
2. 1 + 2
  3
3. 1 + n
  2
4. 1 + 1
  n

Correct Option: B

Let ‘n’ be the degree of freedom

γ =

=

n

+ 1

R

=

1 +

2

C_p

2

n

C_v

n

R

2