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Kinetic Theory of Gases

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Physics

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1

Assumptions of Kinetic Theory

  • Gases consist of a large number of tiny, identical molecules moving randomly.
  • The size of molecules is negligible compared to the distance between them.
  • Molecules undergo perfectly elastic collisions with each other and container walls.
2

Pressure of a Gas

  • Pressure arises due to continuous collisions of gas molecules with container walls.
  • The average force per unit area gives the pressure.
  • Derivation considers one-dimensional motion and extends to three dimensions using symmetry.
3

Kinetic Interpretation of Temperature

  • Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of gas molecules.
  • Absolute temperature is directly proportional to the mean kinetic energy.
  • At absolute zero (0 K), molecular motion stops (theoretically).
4

Deduction of Gas Laws

  • Boyle’s Law: At constant T, P ∝ 1/V — derived from constant \overline{c^2}.
  • Charles’s Law: At constant P, V ∝ T — because \overline{c^2} ∝ T.
  • Gay-Lussac’s Law: At constant V, P ∝ T — pressure increases with temperature.

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The kinetic theory is based onPressure is caused by the constantThe average kinetic energy ofThe root mean square (rms) speedEnergy is equally distributed among all

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