The molar heat capacity for the process is xR, where R is gas constant, when 10 J of heat added to a monoatomic ideal gas, then gas performs a work of 5 J on its surrounding, then x is
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Δ Q = Δ U + W
10 = Δ U + 5 ⇒ Δ U = 5J
⇒ nC V Δ T = 5.... (1)
Now, Δ Q = nC Δ T
10 = C × 
[from equation (1)]
or C = 2C V
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