Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

A polyatomic ideal gas has 24 vibrational modes. What is the value of $\gamma$?

  1. A 1.37
  2. B 1.30
  3. C 1.03 Correct answer
  4. D 10.3

Solution

f = 3T + 3R + 24V<br><br>= 30<br><br>$\gamma$ = 1 + ${2 \over f}$<br><br>$\gamma$ = 1 + ${2 \over 30}$<br><br>= 1.066<br><br>Nearest Ans. = 1.03

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Thermodynamics · Topic: Zeroth and First Law

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