The Ratio of the Specific Heat of a Gas at Constant

question 111

Multiple Choice

The ratio of the specific heat of a gas at constant volume to its specific heat at constant pressure is:

• A)1
• B)less than 1
• C)more than 1
• D)has units of pressure/volume
• E)has units of volume/pressure

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