Question

On what factors do you think the temperature of the gas will depend?

• A. It will depend upon the potential energy of the gas molecules
• B. It will depend upon the kinetic energy of the gas molecules.
• C. It will depend upon the movement of the gas molecules.
• D. It is independent of any energy applied.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

It will depend upon the kinetic energy of the gas molecules.

The temperature of the gas depends upon the kinetic energy possessed by the gas molecules. Temperature is a measure of the average Kinetic Energy of a body. The higher the kinetic energy, higher will be the temperature of the body.