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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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

A reflexive, unlearned reaction to a stimulus that takes place naturally, without any previous conditioning or learning.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that automatically triggers a natural and unlearned response.

Neutral Stimulus

An initially meaningless stimulus that, when consistently paired with an unconditioned stimulus, can acquire the capacity to elicit a conditioned response.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly presented alongside an unconditioned stimulus.