COMEDK2023Morning ShiftPhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesActual
The gases carbon monoxide ( CO ) and nitrogen at the same temperature have kinetic energies E₁ and E₂ , respectively. Then,
Options
- AE₁=E₂
- BE₁< E₂
- CNone of these
- DE₁> E₂
Correct answer
A. E₁=E₂
Step-by-step solution
The average kinetic energy of a gas molecule is given by the formula E = 3 2 k_B T , where k_B is the Boltzmann constant and T is the absolute temperature of the gas. Since both carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen ( N₂ ) are at the same temperature T , the kinetic energy depends only on the temperature and the Boltzmann constant. Therefore, E₁ = 3 2 k_B T and E₂ = 3 2 k_B T . Comparing the two expressions, we find E₁ = E₂ . Answer: E₁=E₂