The ratio of the specific heats CpCv = in terms of degrees of freedom (n) is given by
- (1 + 2n )
- (1 + n2 )
- (1 + 1n )
- (1 + n3 )
Answer
(1) (1 + 2n )
Solution
By the law of equipartition of energy, for one mole: U = n2RT
Cv = n2R, Cp = Cv + R = ( n2 + 1 )R
= CpCv = 1 + 2n
Answer: (1)