STANDARDPhysics-Thermodynamics
STANDARD Physics Degrees of Freedom MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
A molecule of a gas has six degrees of freedom. Then the molar specific heat of the gas at constant volume is
A
R/2
B
R
C
3R/2
D
3R
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
For a molecule with six degrees of freedom, the molar specific heat at constant volume is given by C_v = f/2 * R = 6/2 * R = 3R.
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