ExamBro
ExamBro
AP EAMCET · PHYSICS · Kinetic Theory of Gases

The ratio of specific heats at constant pressure and at constant volume is \(\gamma\). To find out the degree of freedom, the expression is

  1. A \(f=\frac{2}{\gamma-1}\)
  2. B \(f=\frac{\gamma+1}{2}\)
  3. C \(f=\frac{2}{\gamma+1}\)
  4. D \(f=\frac{1}{\gamma+1}\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(A) \(f=\frac{2}{\gamma-1}\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

We know that, \(\gamma=\frac{C_p}{C_V}\) ...(i) Energy of \(N\) molecules of gas, \(U=\frac{f}{2} R T\) where, \(f\) is degree of freedom.…