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Question

The molar specific heat at constant pressure for a monoatomic gas is

A

$\frac{3}{2}R$

B

$\frac{5}{2}R$

C

$\frac{7}{2}R$

D

4 R

Answer

$\frac{5}{2}R$

Explanation

Solution

$C_{P} - C_{V} = R$

Ž $C_{P} = R + C_{V} = R + \frac{f}{2}R = R + \frac{3}{2}R = \frac{5}{2}R$