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The ratio Cp/Cv for a gas with n degree of freedom is equal to _______

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The ratio Cp/Cv for a gas with n degree of freedom is equal to _______

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7 Apr 2009 13:28:27 IST

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1 + 2/n where n = no/- degree's of freedom

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7 Apr 2009 13:29:21 IST

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it's n+2/nplease rate &reply

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7 Apr 2009 13:32:36 IST

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Gas has n degrees of freedom ,so Cv = nR / 2.Cp = nR / 2 + R = (n+2)R / 2.The ratio of Cp / Cv = (n+2)R/2 / nR/2 = (n+2)/n.

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7 Apr 2009 13:34:53 IST

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Cv = nR / 2

Cp = nR / 2 + R = (n+2)R / 2

Cp / Cv = (n+2) / n

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7 Apr 2009 13:41:01 IST

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IT IS 1+ 2/n rate the answer

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