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If separate samples of argon, methane, nitrogen and ammonia, all at the same initial temperature and pressure and expanded adiabatically to double their original volumes, then which one of these gases will require the greatest quantity of heat to restore the original temperature?

A

Nitrogen

B

Argon

C

Methane

D

Ammonia

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B
`gamma`is maximum for `Ar`.
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