engineering physics MCQ #2800

The ratio of the specific heat capacities of a gas is 1.4. The gas is

engineering physics MCQ #2800

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The ratio of the specific heat capacities of a gas is 1.4. The gas is

    • A) Monatomic
    • B) Diatomic
    • C) Polyatomic
    • D) None of the above

    Answer: Diatomic

    Explanation: For a diatomic gas, Cp / Cv = 1.4 (or 7/5).