engineering physics MCQ #5208

The ratio of the specific heat capacities at constant pressure and constant volume for a monatomic gas is?

engineering physics MCQ #5208

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The ratio of the specific heat capacities at constant pressure and constant volume for a monatomic gas is?

    • A) 5/3
    • B) 3/5
    • C) 7/5
    • D) 5/7

    Answer: 5/3

    Explanation: For a monatomic gas, Cp / Cv = (5/2 R) / (3/2 R) = 5/3.