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When an ideal diatomic gas is heated at constant pressure, the fraction of heat energy supplied which increases the internal energy of the gas is

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Correct option is C

We know that Cv corresponds to the fraction of heat energy used for increasing the internal energy. Further,CV=(5/2) and Cp=(7/2)RHence, required fraction =CVCp=(5/2)(7/2)R=57

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