Multiple choice

The kinetic theory of gases predicts that the total kinetic energy of the gas depends on ___.

  1. pressure of the gas

  2. temperature of the gas

  3. volume of the gas

  4. all the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the kinetic theory of gases, the average kinetic energy of gas particles is directly proportional to the absolute temperature of the gas. It is independent of pressure or volume for an ideal gas.