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Question
Which of the following parameters is the same for molecules of all gases at a given temperature?
Options
Mass
Speed
Momentum
Kinetic energy.
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Solution
Kinetic energy.
Temperature is defined as the average kinetic energy of the molecules in a gas sample. Average is same for all the molecules of the sample. So, kinetic energy is the same for all.
Hence, correct answer is d.
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