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The temperature of a gas is a measure of

a
the average translational kinetic energy of gas molecules
b
its total molecular kinetic energy
c
the total energy of the molecules
d
the potential energy of the molecules

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Only translational kinetic energy of the gas molecules relates to temperature.

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