Question: Problem 4 Serway & Jewett 2 0 . 1 4 A certain molecule has f degrees of freedom. Show that an ideal gas consisting of

Problem 4 Serway & Jewett 20.14
A certain molecule has f degrees of freedom. Show that an ideal gas consisting of such
molecules has the following properties:
(a) its total internal energy is f nRT /2,
(b) its molar specific heat at constant volume is f R/2,
(c) its molar specific heat at constant pressure is (f +2)R/2, and
(d) its specific heat ratio is = CP /CV =(f +2)/f

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