As the temperature is raised from to , the average kinetic energy of neon atoms changes by a factor of which of the following?
- (A)
- (B)2
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
The average kinetic energy of a gas depends only on absolute temperature, through , and not at all on the nature of the atoms. Convert both temperatures to kelvin: is and is . The energy therefore scales by the ratio .
JEE Main · 2004 · 24 Apr 2004 · Offline · Single correct option