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The most probable kinetic energy of gas molecule is
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Answer:
A
Solution:
The Maxwell distribution in energy form is f(E) ∝ √(E) e-E/kT. Maximising: d/(dE)[√(E) e-E/kT] = 0 ⇒ 1/(2E) - 1/(kT) = 0 ⇒ Emp = (kT)/2. (Note 3/2kT is the average KE, not the most probable.) Confirms Ans (a) kT/2.
Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Ideal GasSubtopic:Maxwell's Distribution Law
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