Question 219: Thermodynamics & KTG

Question

The temperature at which the kinetic energy of oxygen molecules becomes double than its value at $27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is

Accepted Answer

The kinetic energy of an ideal gas is given by the equation:
$KE = \frac{3}{2} kT$
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.
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:
$T_f = 2 \cdot 300 K = 600 K$
Converting this back to degrees Celsius gives:
$T_f = 600K - 273 = 327 ^\circ C$

Answer

$627^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

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$927^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

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$327^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

Answer

$1227^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$

Thermodynamics & KTG

The temperature at which the kinetic energy of oxygen molecules becomes double than its value at 27^{\circ} \mathrm{C} is

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