Question
Physics Question on Kinetic molecular theory of gases
The correct statement of the law of equipartition of energy is
A
the total energy of a gas is equally divided among all the molecules
B
the gas possess equal energies in all the three directions x,y and z-axis
C
the total energy of a gas is equally divided between kinetic and potential energies
D
the total kinetic energy of a gas molecules is equally divided among translational and rotational kinetic energies
Answer
the gas possess equal energies in all the three directions x,y and z-axis
Explanation
Solution
According to the law of equipartition of energies, the gas possesses equal energies in all the three direction x, y and z-axis.