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A gas molecule of mass M at the surface of the earth has kinetic energy equivalent to 0 °C. If it were to go up straight without colliding with any other molecules, how high it would rise? Assume that the height attained is much less than the radius of the earth. (kB is Boltzmann constant)
PhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesJEE MainJEE Main 2014 (19 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A 273kB2Mg
  • B 819kB2Mg
  • C 0
  • D 546kB3Mg
Solution:
2469 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 819kB2Mg

Mgh=12Mvrms2

=12M3kTm

vrms2=819kM

Now apply v2=u22gh  undefined

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