Question

What is the $Cp/Cv$ ratio?

Answer 1

1. The $C_P/C_v$ ratio is defined as the adiabatic index which is represented as $\gamma$.
2. Thus, $\frac{C_P}{C_V}=\gamma$ where $C_P$is the specific heat capacity at constant pressure and $C_v$is the specific heat capacity at constant volume.
3. This adiabatic index is also called as heat capacity ratio because its the ratio taken between the two types of heat capacities.
4. This adiabatic index is used to indicate how much a gas in adiabatic condition can be used internally to do work.