MCQ
Which of the following statements is true regarding the molecular kinetic theory of gases?
  • A
    pressure of gas is directly proportional to the mean speed of the molecule.
  • B
    The root mean square speed of molecules is directly proportional to pressure.
  • The average energy per molecule is directly proportional to the absolute temperature
  • D
    None of the above

Answer

Correct option: C.
The average energy per molecule is directly proportional to the absolute temperature
C

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