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What is the ratio \( \frac{C_p}{C_v} \) for a monatomic and diatomic gas?

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The value of \( \gamma = \frac{C_p}{C_v} \) depends on the number of degrees of freedom of the gas molecules. For monatomic gases, it is higher than for diatomic gases.
Updated On: Nov 26, 2025