Multiple choice

Which among the following can be excluded from the postulates of kinetic theory?

  1. The molecular collisions are perfectly inelastic in nature.

  2. The actual volume of the molecules is negligible as compared to the total volume of the gas.

  3. The molecules are in a state of constant rapid motion.

  4. All gases are made up of molecules.
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Explanation

The molecular collisions are perfectly elastic with no loss of energy and only redistribution of energy during collision.

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