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If a gas has \( n \) degrees of freedom, ratio of specific heats of gas is
PhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesJEE Main
Options:
  • A \( \frac{1+n}{2} \)
  • B \( 1+\frac{1}{n} \)
  • C \( -1+\frac{n}{2} \)
  • D \( 1+\frac{2}{n} \)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: \( 1+\frac{2}{n} \)

The given degrees freedom for a gas= n

The total energy of the system, U=n2RT 

The molar specific heat at constant volume for given gas, CV=n2R 

The molar specific heat at constant pressure for given gas, CP=CV+R 

CP=n2R+R 

CP=n2+1R 

The ratio of specific heats of gas, CPCV=n2+1Rn2R 

CPCV=1+2n 

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