MHT CET202525 Apr 2025Evening ShiftPhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesActual
The initial average kinetic energy of the molecules was E , when a gas sample is at 27^ C . When the gas is heated to 327^ C , then the final average kinetic energy will be
Options
- A2 E
- B2 E
- C300 E
- D327 E
Correct answer
B. 2 E
Step-by-step solution
The average kinetic energy of an ideal gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature, expressed as E_ avg = 3 2 kT , where k is Boltzmann's constant and T is in Kelvin. Converting the given temperatures to Kelvin: T₁ = 27 + 273 = 300 K T₂ = 327 + 273 = 600 K Since E_ avg T , the ratio of final to initial kinetic energy equals the temperature ratio: E₂ E = T₂ T₁ = 600 300 = 2 Final average kinetic energy: E₂ = 2E