Banner 0
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Banner 5
Banner 6
Banner 7
Banner 8
Banner 9

Q.

Compare the velocity of oxygen molecules in planet atmosphere and escape velocity for an imaginary planet with diameter and mass both one half of those of earth. The day's temperature of this planet surface reaches up to 800 K. (Escape velocity from earth's surface = 11.2 km/s, k=1.38×1023J/K,  mass of oxygen molecule = 5.3×1026 kg)

see full answer

Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of

1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

velocity of oxygen molecule in the atmosphere of planet is lesser than escape velocity

b

velocity of oxygen molecule in the atmosphere of planet is greater than escape velocity

c

velocity of oxygen molecule in the atmosphere of planet is equal to escape velocity

d

None of these

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

JEE

NEET

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

Foundation NEET

CBSE

CBSE

Detailed Solution

detailed_solution_thumbnail

As, escape velocity : ve=2GMR

so,

vPvE=MpME×RERP=12×21=1

i.e.,

vP=vE=11.2km/s ....(i)

Now according to kinetic theory of gases,

vrms=3RTM=3(Nk)TNm[ as R=Nk and M=Nm] i.e., vrms=3kTm=3×1.38×1023×8005.3×1026=0.79km/s(ii)

From Eqns.(i) and (ii) it is clear that velocity of oxygen molecule in the atmosphere of planet (∼0.8 km/s) is much lesser than escape velocity from the planet (= 11.2 km/s); so oxygen molecules cannot escape and so the planet's atmosphere may contain oxygen.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

courses

No courses found

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

best study material, now at your finger tips!

  • promsvg

    live classes

  • promsvg

    progress tracking

  • promsvg

    24x7 mentored guidance

  • promsvg

    study plan analysis

download the app

gplay
mentor

Download the App

gplay
whats app icon
personalised 1:1 online tutoring
Compare the velocity of oxygen molecules in planet atmosphere and escape velocity for an imaginary planet with diameter and mass both one half of those of earth. The day's temperature of this planet surface reaches up to 800 K. (Escape velocity from earth's surface = 11.2 km/s, k=1.38×10−23J/K,  mass of oxygen molecule = 5.3×10−26 kg)