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What happens to the initial uniformity of particle speeds in a gas?

Options

  1. AIt is maintained throughout
  2. BIt changes due to a loss of kinetic energy
  3. CIt is disrupted by molecular collisions
  4. DIt becomes constant at a particular temperature

Correct answer

C. It is disrupted by molecular collisions

Step-by-step solution

The initial uniformity of particle speeds in a gas is disrupted by molecular collisions.

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