Questions

  1. State the basic assumptions of the kinetic theory of gases and prove that the pressure exerted by a perfect gas is two-thirds its kinetic energy per unit volume.
  2. Outline the essential features of the kinetic theory of gases. Find an expression for the pressure of a gas on the basis of kinetic theory.
  3. Outline the essential features of the kinetic theory of gases and apply it to account for the simple gas laws. What is the interpretation of temperature on this theory?
  4. What are the fundamental assumptions on which the kinetic theory of gasses is based?

    Explain what is meant by root mean square velocity of a gas. Deduce the relation connecting the root mean square velocity, pressure and density of a gas.

  5. Explain (a) degree of freedom, ...

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