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Explain kinetic theory with help of an example?


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Kinetic Theory

  • Boyle's Law and Charles' Law can both be explained using the Kinetic Theory.
  • There are a few assumptions of the kinetic theory of gases.
  • The ratio of space volume to molecules is quite small.
  • At normal pressure and temperature, the molecules are not attracted to one another.
  • However, when the temperature drops and the pressure rises, the force of attraction between the molecules increases.
  • Since there is a lot of space between the molecules, motion is constant.
  • The free movement of molecules results in a perfectly elastic collision.
  • The molecules travel randomly, which gives them kinetic energy.
  • However, these molecules' typical kinetic energy varies with temperature.

Examples

  • Examples of the kinetic theory include the Brownian Motion.
  • It is the random movement of dust particles caused by the collision with the air molecules.
  • Imagine some gas enclosed in a container.
  • These gases will be traveling randomly in all directions at all possible velocities.
  • As a result, kinetic energy should be acquired based on their velocities.

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