AIIMS2013Physics-Thermodynamics
AIIMS 2013 Physics Specific Heats MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
The molar specific heats of an ideal gas at constant pressure and volume are denoted by Cₚ and Cᵥ respectively. If γ = Cₚ/Cᵥ and R is the universal gas constant, then Cᵥ is equal to
A
(γ−1)/R
B
γR
C
¹⁺γ/1−γ
D
R/(γ−1)
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Using Cp - Cv = R, Cv = R/(γ - 1).
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