For a gas the value of R C v = 0 . 4 , so the gas is (R-Universal gas constant)

For a gas the value of RCv=0.4, so the gas is
(R-Universal gas constant)
  1. monoatomic
  2. diatomic
  3. triatomic
  4. polyatomic

Solution

It is given that, RCv=0.4

From the formula,

γ-1=RCr (Here γ is ratio of specific heat)

γ-1=0.4

γ=1.4

Thus, the gas is diatomic.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2)

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