Q. Pressure of an ideal gas is increased by keeping temperature constant. What is the effect on kinetic energy of molecules?
A) Increases
B) Decrease
C) No change
D) Can’t be determined
Explanation
(c) Kinetic energy of ideal gas depends only on its temperature. Hence, it remains constant whether its pressure is increased or decreased.
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