Consider the Following Statement: "The Specific Heat of an Ideal

question 83

Multiple Choice

Consider the following statement: "The specific heat of an ideal gas at constant pressure C_p is greater than the specific heat of a gas at constant volume C_v." Which of the following describes this statement?

• A) The statement is true because there is always more gas at constant pressure.
• B) The statement is true because, to raise the temperature of a gas at constant pressure, work must be done by the gas.
• C) The statement is true because, to raise the temperature of a gas at constant volume, work must be done by the gas.
• D) The statement is not true; C_v > C_p.
• E) The statement is not true; C_p = C_v.

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