RE-NEET2026Physics-Thermodynamics

RE-NEET 2026 Physics Degrees of Freedom MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

An ideal gas is made of polyatomic molecules. Each of the molecules has three translational, three rotational and f number of vibrational modes. If the ratio of heat capacities Cₚ/Cᵥ of the gas is 8/7, then the value of f is:

A

3

B

2

C

1

D

4

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

For a polyatomic gas, Cₚ/Cᵥ = 1 + 2/(³⁺ f). Given Cₚ/Cᵥ = 8/7, solving gives f = 3.

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