engineering physics MCQ #2754

For an ideal gas, the ratio of specific heats (Cp/Cv) is

engineering physics MCQ #2754

  1. Question 1

    Q1. For an ideal gas, the ratio of specific heats (Cp/Cv) is

    • A) 1.67
    • B) 1.4
    • C) 1.33
    • D) 1.29

    Answer: 1.4

    Explanation: For a diatomic gas, Cp/Cv = (7/2)R / (5/2)R = 1.4, a characteristic ratio for diatomic gases.