Kinetic Theory Of Gases Question 68

Question: The internal energy of monatomic and diatomic gases are respectively due to

Options:

A) linear motion and rolling motion

B) rolling motion and linear motion

C) linear motion and rotatory motion

D) rotatory motion and linear motion

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] The internal energy of a monatomic gas is due to linear motion only and that of the diatomic gas is due to rolling (Linear rotatory) motion.