The internal energy of a diatomic gas is given as U = U 0 V, where U 0 is a constant. Molar heat capacity of gas is -
A
R
B
R
C
R
D
R
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
U = U 0 V ⇒ nC V T = U 0 V ⇒ T, V isobaric process
= constant
= 
= 
C = C V + 
C = C V + R = 
R + R = 
R
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