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According to kinetic theory of gases, when two molecules of a gas collide with each other then
PhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesMHT CETMHT CET 2022 (08 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A kinetic energy is conserved but momentum is not conserved.
  • B momentum is conserved but kinetic energy is not conserved.
  • C neither kinetic energy nor momentum is conserved.
  • D both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved.
All collisions involve momentum conservation as the forces are internal. In KTG collisions are considered elastic so both momentum and Kinetic energy are conserved Concept based.

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