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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+f/3)`

B

`(1+2/f)`

C

`(1+f/2)`

D

`(1+1/f)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`gamma = C_P/C_V = ((f/2 + 1)R)/((f/2)R) = (1 + 2/f)`
i.e., `gamma = 1 + 2/f`
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