MHT CET Medical202626 April 2026Morning ShiftPhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesActual
The temperature at which the mean kinetic energy of the molecules of gas is ( 1 4 )^ th of the mean kinetic energy of its molecules at 147^ C is
Options
- A105 K
- B-147 K
- C173^ C
- D-105^ C
Correct answer
A. 105 K
Step-by-step solution
The mean kinetic energy of gas molecules is directly proportional to the absolute temperature of the gas, E T . Let the initial temperature be T₁ = 147^ C = 147 + 273 = 420 K . Let the final temperature be T₂ . Given that E₂ = 1 4 E₁ . Therefore, T₂ = 1 4 T₁ = 1 4 420 K = 105 K . Answer: 105 K