2015 · Q39
Which one of the following physical quantities is the same for molecules of all gases at a given temperature?
General KnowledgePhysics
- ASpeed
- BMass
- CKinetic energy
- DMomentum
Explanation
Kinetic theory gives the average translational kinetic energy of a molecule as (3/2)kT, which depends on temperature alone — so at a given temperature it is identical for the molecules of every gas. Average speed, mass, and momentum all differ from one gas species to another. Hence C.