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In the adiabatic relation PV^γ = constant, γ stands for
ACp - Cv
BCp/Cv
CCp + Cv
DCv/Cp
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Cp/Cv
γ is the ratio of the specific heat at constant pressure to that at constant volume.
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