$A$ polyatomic gas $(\gamma = 4/3)$ is compressed to $(1/8)^{\text{th}}$ of its initial volume adiabatically. If its initial pressure is $P_0$,what will be its new pressure (in $P_0$)?

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $8$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $16$

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