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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+(n)/(3))`

B

`(1+(2)/(n))`

C

`(1+(n)/(2))`

D

`(1+(1)/(n))`

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The correct Answer is:
b
`C_(V)=(n)/(2)R, C_(P)=((n)/(2)+1)R rArr (C_(P))/(C_(V))=(1+(2)/(n))`
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