The volume of an ideal gas $(\gamma=1.5)$ is changed adiabatically from $5$ litres to $4$ litres. The ratio of initial pressure to final pressure is:

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  • A

    $\frac{4}{5}$

  • B

    $\frac{16}{25}$

  • C

    $\frac{8}{5 \sqrt{5}}$

  • D

    $\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$

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