Q.

The most probable kinetic energy of a gas molecule at TK is:

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a

2kT

b

kT2

c

kT

d

RT

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

According to Maxwell speed distribution of molecules of gas at temperature , most probable speed  U=2KTm

So, the corresponding energy is:  E=KT

According to the Maxwell Boltzmann energy distribution, most probable kinetic energy:

Ek=kT2

So, option A is correct answer.

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