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The ratio of specific heats `(C_p//C_v)` in case of gases of diatomie molecules is

A

1.4

B

1.5

C

1.6

D

1.3

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A
For diatomic molecules f=5
`C_P=(1+f/2)R=7/5R, C_V=(5R)/(2)`
`gamma= (C_P)/(C_V)=7/5 =1.4` .
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