AIIMS2019Physics-Kinetic Theory of Gases
AIIMS 2019 Physics Maxwell's Distribution MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
In Maxwell’s speed distribution curve, for N₂ gas, the average of |relative velocity| between two molecules at 300 K will be
A
300 m/sec
B
610 m/sec
C
920 m/sec
D
Zero
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
In Maxwell's speed distribution, the average relative velocity between two nitrogen (N₂) molecules at 300 K can be calculated using the formula , where is the average speed of the molecules. For N₂ at this temperature, is approximately 430 m/s, leading to an average relative velocity of about 610 m/s, which corresponds to option B. Options A (300 m/s) and D (zero) underestimate the kinetic energy of the gas molecules, while option C (920 m/s) overestimates it, failing to align with the derived average relative velocity for N₂ at the given temperature.
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