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According to the kinetic theory of gases, when two molecules of gas collide with each other then
PhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesMHT CETMHT CET 2022 (06 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Kinetic energy is conserved but momentum is not conserved.
  • B neither kinetic energy nor momentum is conserved.
  • C both kinetic energy and momentum are conserved.
  • D momentum is conserved but kinetic energy is not conserved.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: both kinetic energy and momentum are conserved.
Concept-based.
Collisions are elastic so energy is conserved and momentum conservation always occurs if the external force is zero.

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