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The ratio of the specific heats `C_p/C_v=gamma` in terms of degrees of freedom(n) is given by

A

`(1+1/n)`

B

`(1+n/3)`

C

`(1+2/n)`

D

`(1+n/2)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`C_v=n/2R,C_p=n/2R+R=(n+2)/2R`
`thereforegamma((n+2)/2R)/(n/2R)=(n+2)/n=1+2/n`
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