The pressure of an ideal gas is written as $P = \frac{2 E}{3 V}$ . Here E refers to
(a) translational kinetic energy
(b) rotational kinetic energy
(c) vibrational kinetic energy
(d) total kinetic energy.

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According to the kinetic theory, molecules show straight line in motion (translational). So, the kinetic energy is essentially transitional.

Thus, (a) is the correct answer.

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The pressure of an ideal gas is written as P=2E3V. Here E refers to (a) translational kinetic energy (b) rotational kinetic energy (c) vibrational kinetic energy (d) total kinetic energy.

According to the kinetic theory, molecules show straight line in motion (translational). So, the kinetic energy is essentially transitional. Thus, (a) is the correct answer.

The pressure of an ideal gas is written as $P = \frac{2 E}{3 V}$ . Here E refers to
(a) translational kinetic energy
(b) rotational kinetic energy
(c) vibrational kinetic energy
(d) total kinetic energy.

According to the kinetic theory, molecules show straight line in motion (translational). So, the kinetic energy is essentially transitional.

Thus, (a) is the correct answer.