The ratio of the specific heats C_P C_V = in terms of degrees of freedom (n) is given by :

NEET 2015 Physics question

The ratio of the specific heats in terms of degrees of freedom () is given by :

(1)
(2)Correct
(3)
(4)

Answer: (2)

Solution

By the law of equipartition each degree of freedom contributes per molecule, so the internal energy of one mole is and . Mayer's relation: $ = + R = (

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