The temperature at which the kinetic energy of oxygen molecules becomes double than its value at $27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is
Solution
<p>The kinetic energy of an ideal gas is given by the equation:</p>
<p>$KE = \frac{3}{2} kT$</p>
<p>where (k) is Boltzmann's constant and (T) is the absolute temperature in kelvins. Therefore, the kinetic energy of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature. </p>
<p>If the kinetic energy doubles, the temperature must also double. The original temperature is given as ($27^\circ C$), which is equal to (300 K) in absolute terms. Therefore, the final temperature ($T_f$) in kelvins is:</p>
<p>$T_f = 2 \cdot 300 K = 600 K$</p>
<p>Converting this back to degrees Celsius gives:</p>
<p>$T_f = 600K - 273 = 327 ^\circ C$</p>
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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Thermodynamics · Topic: Zeroth and First Law
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