Heat and Thermal ExpansionHard
Question
The figure shows two paths for the change of state of a gas from A to B. The ratio of molar heat capacities in path 1 and path 2 is : -
Options
A.> 1
B.< 1
C.1
D.Data insufficient
Solution
Q1 = ᐃU + W1 ; Q2 = ᐃU + W2
Ratio of specific heats
< 1 (∵W2 > W1)
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