Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Specific Heat Capacities of Gases
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Specific Heat Capacities of Gases
Consider two ideal gases that share the same value of C_p / C_V = γ...
Consider two ideal gases that share the same value of . If these two gases are mixed in a ratio, what will be the value of this ratio for the resulting mixture?
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Correct answer
D.
Step-by-step solution
For an ideal gas, the molar heat capacities at constant volume and constant pressure are related to by and .
Since both gases have the same value of , their molar heat capacities are equal, i.e., and .
For a mixture of two gases with number of moles and , the equivalent heat capacities are given by:
The ratio of specific heats for the mixture is:
The value of for the mixture remains unchanged and is independent of the mixing ratio.
Since both gases have the same value of , their molar heat capacities are equal, i.e., and .
For a mixture of two gases with number of moles and , the equivalent heat capacities are given by:
The ratio of specific heats for the mixture is:
The value of for the mixture remains unchanged and is independent of the mixing ratio.