Q. For nitrogen $C_{p} - C_{v} = x$ and for argon, $C_{p} - C_{v} = y$. The relation between $x$ and $y$ is given by
A) $x = y$
B) $x = 7y$
C) $y = 7x$
D) $x = \frac{1}{2}y$
Explanation
(a) For every gas, $C_{p} - C_{v} = R\ \therefore x = y$
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