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Kinetic Theory and Thermodynamics: Equipartition MCQ

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EquipartitionMediumQuestion 31009

Question

Law of equipartition of energy states that each degree of freedom contributes to energy:
  1. A
    kT
  2. B
    kT/2
    Correct
  3. C
    3kT/2
  4. D
    RT

Correct answer

kT/2

Explanation

Each quadratic energy term (each degree of freedom) has average energy = kT/2 = ½RT per mole.

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