If $\gamma$ is the ratio of specific heats and $R$ is the universal gas constant,then the molar specific heat at constant volume $C_{V}$ is given by

  • A
    $\gamma R$
  • B
    $\frac{(\gamma-1) R}{\gamma}$
  • C
    $\frac{R}{\gamma-1}$
  • D
    $\frac{\gamma R}{\gamma-1}$

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