Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Kinetic Theory

Question:

The average thermal energy for a mono-atomic gas is : (kB is Boltzmann constant and T, absolute temperature)

 

Options:

\(\frac{5}{2} K_B\) T

\(\frac{7}{2} K_B\) T

\(\frac{1}{2} K_B\) T

\(\frac{3}{2} K_B\) T

Correct Answer:

\(\frac{3}{2} K_B\) T

Explanation:

Degree of freedom for monoatomic gas = 3

∴ Kinetic Energy = \(\frac{3}{2} K_B\) T