Answer to Question #157954 in Molecular Physics | Thermodynamics for Satyam

Question

Write down Cp/Cv ratio for diatomic gas

Answer 1

Answer

Degree of freedom for monoatomic gas for=5

The ratio of specific heat is given by

$\frac{C_p}{C_v}=\gamma\\=1+\frac{2}{f}\\=1+\frac{2}{5}\\=1.4$