Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): The distribution of molecular speeds in a gas is constant in equilibrium.
Reason (R): Collisions among molecules change their speed and direction.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In equilibrium, the distribution of speeds is constant because, although collisions change individual speeds and directions, the overall statistical distribution remains unchanged.
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