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Pressure of an ideal gas is increased by keeping temperature constant. The kinetic energy of
molecules
PhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesKCETKCET 2018
Options:
  • A Decreases
  • B Increases
  • C Remains same
  • D Increses or decreases depending on the nature of gas
Solution:
1619 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Remains same
Kinetic energy of molecules depends only on the temperature, that is,
\( \mathrm{K} \propto \mathrm{T} \)
Therefore, if the pressure of an ideal gas is increased by keeping temperature constant, then kinetic energy of molecules
remains same.

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