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If $\Delta Q$ is the heat supplied and $\Delta W$ is the work done by the gas at constant pressure, then the ratio $\dfrac{\Delta Q}{\Delta W}$ is ($\gamma$ = specific heat ratio)

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Use $\Delta Q = nC_p \Delta T$ and $\Delta W = nR \Delta T$ under constant pressure to find their ratio.
Updated On: May 12, 2025
  • $\gamma$
  • $\gamma - 1$
  • $\dfrac{\gamma}{1 + \gamma}$
  • $\dfrac{\gamma}{\gamma - 1}$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

At constant pressure, $\Delta Q = nC_p \Delta T$, and $\Delta W = nR \Delta T$
Also, $C_p = \dfrac{\gamma R}{\gamma - 1}$ ⇒ $\Delta Q = n \cdot \dfrac{\gamma R}{\gamma - 1} \cdot \Delta T$
So, $\dfrac{\Delta Q}{\Delta W} = \dfrac{n \cdot \dfrac{\gamma R}{\gamma - 1} \cdot \Delta T}{nR \cdot \Delta T} = \dfrac{\gamma}{\gamma - 1}$
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