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Kinetic Theory of Gases

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What is the primary reason for the decrease in temperature with an...

What is the primary reason for the decrease in temperature with an increase in altitude?

Options

  1. AIncrease in molecular potential energy
  2. BDecrease in atmospheric pressure
  3. CExpansion of gas molecules at higher altitudes
  4. DReduction in kinetic energy of the molecules

Correct answer

D. Reduction in kinetic energy of the molecules

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (D)
Reduction in kinetic energy of the molecules
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