COMEDK2023PhysicsKinetic Theory of Gases
The mean energy per molecule for a diatomic gas is
Options
- A5 k_B T N
- B5 k_B T 2 N
- C5 k_B T 2
- D3 k_B T 2
Correct answer
C. 5 k_B T 2
Step-by-step solution
For an ideal gas, mean kinetic energy per molecule = f 2 k_B T For diatomic gas, degree of freedom, f=5 K.E per molecule = 5 k_B T 2