Topic: Thermodynamics
In case of ideal triatomic gas, the ratio of specific heat $C_{P}/C_{V}$ would be-
- A. 1
- B. 1.33
- C. 1.40
- D. 1.41
Answer: B. 1.33
Explanation: Specific heat ratio $\gamma=\frac{C_{P}}{C_{V}} = 1+\frac{2}{f}$, where f is degree of freedom. For a triatomic gas (non-linear), $f=6$. So $\gamma=1+\frac{2}{6}=1.33$.