A certain molecule has f degrees of freedom. Show that an ideal gas consisting of such molecules has the following properties: (a) its total internal energy is fnRT/2, (b) its molar specific heat at constant volume is fR/2, (c) its molar specific heat at constant pressure is (f + 2)R/2, and (d) its specific heat ratio is γ = CP/CV = (f + 2)/f.

A certain molecule has f degrees of freedom. Show that an ideal gas consisting of such molecules has the following properties: (a) its total internal energy is fnRT/2, (b) its molar specific heat at constant volume is fR/2, (c) its molar specific heat at constant pressure is (f + 2)R/2, and (d) its specific heat ratio is γ = CP/CV = (f + 2)/f.

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Chapter17: Energy In Thermal Processes: The First Law Of Thermodynamics

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