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Question
State the main postulates of the kinetic theory with special reference to – Energy possessed by particles of matter.
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Solution
The energy possessed by particles of matter: Since particles are in continuous motion, they, possess energy called kinetic energy. The application of heat increases kinetic energy of particles – which then move more randomly.
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