NEETPhysicsKinetic Theory of Gases
Following statements are given (1) The average kinetic energy of a gas molecule decreases when the temperature is reduced. (2) The average kinetic energy of a gas molecule increases with increase in pressure at constant temperature. (3) The average kinetic energy of a gas molecule decreases with increases in volume. (4) Pressure of a gas increases with increase in temperature at constant volume. (5) The volume of gas
Options
- A(1) and (4) only
- B(1), (2) and (4) only
- C(2) and (4) only
- D(1), (2) and (5) only
Correct answer
A. (1) and (4) only
Step-by-step solution
Average kinetic energy of a gas molecule is given by KE avg = 3 2 K T . Pressure of a gas in terms of rms speed is given by P = 1 3 ρ v rms 2 . As K E a v g ∝ T , so 1 is correct, 2 is incorrect, statement 3 can not be said. Note : Statement (4) is correct only if we consider it at constant volume and not constant pressure. Ideally, this question must be bonus but most appropriate answer is option (A)