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`n_1` mole of a monoatomic gas is mixed with `n_2` mole of a diatomic gas. (Assume gases are ideal). If for the mixture adiabatic contant is found to be 1.5, then `n_1 : n_2` is :

A

`1 : 1`

B

`1 : 3`

C

`2 :3`

D

`3 : 2`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the ratio \( n_1 : n_2 \) given that \( n_1 \) moles of a monoatomic gas are mixed with \( n_2 \) moles of a diatomic gas, and the adiabatic constant \( \gamma \) of the mixture is 1.5. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Degrees of Freedom**: - For a monoatomic gas, the degrees of freedom \( F_1 = 3 \). - For a diatomic gas, the degrees of freedom \( F_2 = 5 \). 2. **Calculate Molar Specific Heats**: - The molar specific heat at constant volume for the monoatomic gas: \[ C_{V1} = \frac{F_1}{2} R = \frac{3}{2} R \] - The molar specific heat at constant volume for the diatomic gas: \[ C_{V2} = \frac{F_2}{2} R = \frac{5}{2} R \] 3. **Calculate Molar Specific Heats at Constant Pressure**: - The molar specific heat at constant pressure for the monoatomic gas: \[ C_{P1} = C_{V1} + R = \frac{3}{2} R + R = \frac{5}{2} R \] - The molar specific heat at constant pressure for the diatomic gas: \[ C_{P2} = C_{V2} + R = \frac{5}{2} R + R = \frac{7}{2} R \] 4. **Use the Formula for the Adiabatic Constant**: - The formula for the adiabatic constant \( \gamma \) of the mixture is given by: \[ \gamma = \frac{n_1 C_{P1} + n_2 C_{P2}}{n_1 C_{V1} + n_2 C_{V2}} \] - Substituting the values we have: \[ 1.5 = \frac{n_1 \left(\frac{5}{2} R\right) + n_2 \left(\frac{7}{2} R\right)}{n_1 \left(\frac{3}{2} R\right) + n_2 \left(\frac{5}{2} R\right)} \] 5. **Cancel Out Common Terms**: - Since \( R \) is common in both the numerator and denominator, we can cancel it out: \[ 1.5 = \frac{n_1 \left(\frac{5}{2}\right) + n_2 \left(\frac{7}{2}\right)}{n_1 \left(\frac{3}{2}\right) + n_2 \left(\frac{5}{2}\right)} \] 6. **Cross Multiply**: - Cross multiplying gives: \[ 1.5 \left(n_1 \left(\frac{3}{2}\right) + n_2 \left(\frac{5}{2}\right)\right) = n_1 \left(\frac{5}{2}\right) + n_2 \left(\frac{7}{2}\right) \] - This simplifies to: \[ 4.5 n_1 + 7.5 n_2 = 5 n_1 + 7 n_2 \] 7. **Rearranging the Equation**: - Rearranging gives: \[ 4.5 n_1 - 5 n_1 + 7.5 n_2 - 7 n_2 = 0 \] - This simplifies to: \[ -0.5 n_1 + 0.5 n_2 = 0 \] - Thus, we have: \[ n_1 = n_2 \] 8. **Finding the Ratio**: - Therefore, the ratio \( n_1 : n_2 = 1 : 1 \). ### Final Answer: The ratio \( n_1 : n_2 \) is \( 1 : 1 \).

To solve the problem, we need to find the ratio \( n_1 : n_2 \) given that \( n_1 \) moles of a monoatomic gas are mixed with \( n_2 \) moles of a diatomic gas, and the adiabatic constant \( \gamma \) of the mixture is 1.5. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Degrees of Freedom**: - For a monoatomic gas, the degrees of freedom \( F_1 = 3 \). - For a diatomic gas, the degrees of freedom \( F_2 = 5 \). ...
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