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JEE Main 2017 — Kinetic Theory of Gases Question with Solution

JEE Main 2017 (02 Apr)

Question

Cp-Cv=RM and Cv are specific heats at constant pressure and constant volume respectively. It is observed that, Cp-Cv=a for hydrogen gas and Cp-Cv=b for nitrogen gas. The correct relation between a and b is:

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Correct answer
Da=14b

Step-by-step explanation

Cp-Cv=RM

For hydrogen Cp-Cv=R2=a

For nitrogen Cp-Cv=R28=b

ab=14

a=14b

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