The specific heat of a gas at constant pressure is
A)directly proportional to the pressure.
B)inversely proportional to the pressure.
C)always greater than the specific heat at constant volume.
D)always less than the specific heat at constant volume.
E)independent of the kind of gas.

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The specific heat of a gas at constant pressure (Cp) is always greater than the specific heat at constant volume (Cv) due to the work done by the gas during expansion at constant pressure.

The Specific Heat of a Gas at Constant Pressure Is