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The gases carbon monoxide $(\mathrm{CO})$ and nitrogen at the same temperature have kinetic energies $E_1$ and $E_2$, respectively. Then,
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Options:
  • A $E_1=E_2$
  • B $E_1>E_2$
  • C $E_1 < E_2$
  • D None of these
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $E_1=E_2$
The gases carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen $\left(\mathrm{N}_2\right)$ are diatomic, so both have equal kinetic energy $\frac{5}{2} K T$, i.e.
$E_1=E_2$

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