AP EAMCET202022 Sep 2020Evening ShiftPhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesActual
The molecular motion ceases at
Options
- A273 ~K
- B273^ C
- C-273 ~K
- D-273^ C
Correct answer
D. -273^ C
Step-by-step solution
According to kinetic theory of gases, average kinetic energy of gas molecules is K= 3 2 R T i.e. K T We know that, kinetic energy may not be negative. Its minimum value may be equal to zero. Hence, minimum possible temperature on the earth is equal to 0 ~K at which molecular motion starts ceasing. Minimum possible temperature =0 ~K =(0-273)^ C =-273^ C