For an adiabatic process, $PV^{\gamma} = $ const. For a monatomic ideal gas, $\gamma$ equals:
Solution
$\gamma = C_P/C_V = (5/2 R)/(3/2 R) = 5/3$ for monatomic.
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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Thermodynamics · Topic: Thermodynamic Processes
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