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If `gamma` denotes the ratio of specific heats `(C_p//C_v)` of a gas,then the ratio of slopes of adiabatic to isothermal on P-V curve at their point of intersection is :

A

`(gamma +1)`

B

`(gamma -1)`

C

`gamma`

D

`1//gamma`.

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