At constant pressure,what fraction of the heat supplied to an ideal gas is converted into mechanical work?

  • A
    $\frac{\gamma - 1}{\gamma}$
  • B
    $\frac{\gamma}{\gamma - 1}$
  • C
    $\gamma - 1$
  • D
    $\frac{\gamma}{\gamma + 1}$

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