Q. Mean kinetic energy per degree of freedom of gas molecules is

A) $\frac{3}{2}kT$
B) $kT$
C) $\frac{1}{2}kT$
D) $\frac{3}{2}RT$
Explanation

(c) According to law of equipartion of energy, kinetic energy per degree of freedom of a gas molecule is $\frac{1}{2}kT$

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