JEE MainPhysicsKinetic Theory of Gases
A sample of an ideal gas is heated from 27^ C to 177^ C . The percentage increase in the average translational kinetic energy of the gas molecules is
Options
- A50 %
- B150 %
- C556 %
- D656 %
Correct answer
A. 50 %
Step-by-step solution
The average translational kinetic energy of an ideal gas molecule is directly proportional to its absolute temperature, E T . Initial temperature, T₁ = 27^ C = 27 + 273 = 300 K Final temperature, T₂ = 177^ C = 177 + 273 = 450 K The percentage increase in kinetic energy is given by: E E₁ 100 % = T₂ - T₁ T₁ 100 % Substituting the values: 450 - 300 300 100 % = 150 300 100 % = 50 % Answer: 50 %