Question
Physics Question on Kinetic molecular theory of gases
The number of degrees of freedom for each atom of a monatomic gas is
A
3
B
5
C
6
D
1
Answer
3
Explanation
Solution
A monoatomic gas has 3 degrees of freedom for translation motion.
The number of degrees of freedom for each atom of a monatomic gas is
3
5
6
1
3
A monoatomic gas has 3 degrees of freedom for translation motion.