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
Determine the molar heat capacity for the thermodynamic process...
Determine the molar heat capacity for the thermodynamic process depicted in the figure.

Options
- A
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- D
Correct answer
D.
Step-by-step solution
The equation of the process given in the figure is , which can be rewritten as , where is a constant.
This is the standard equation for an adiabatic process of an ideal gas.
In an adiabatic process, there is no heat exchange between the system and its surroundings, which means .
The molar heat capacity is defined as .
Since , the molar heat capacity for this process is .
This is the standard equation for an adiabatic process of an ideal gas.
In an adiabatic process, there is no heat exchange between the system and its surroundings, which means .
The molar heat capacity is defined as .
Since , the molar heat capacity for this process is .