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Q. What is the value of $\gamma$ for monoatomic gas (ideal gas)?

Thermodynamics

Solution:

For monoatomic gas,
$C_{p} =5\, cal , C_{V}=3\, cal$
$\gamma =\frac{C_{p}}{C_{V}}=\frac{5}{3}=1.67$