H2P-677
First law of thermodynamics
H2 Physics · JC 2 · Hard · First law of thermodynamics
A fixed mass of ideal gas is heated at constant volume from 290 K to 340 K. Its internal energy increases by 1.5 × 10 J. If the same temperature rise occurs at constant pressure, the gas does 4.0 × 10 J of work on the surroundings. What is the ratio C_p / C_v for this gas?
- 1.27
- 0.79
- 1.50
- 2.00
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