NEET Physics Mean Free Path MCQ Question
What primarily causes the changes in velocity of gas molecules during their motion?
Collisions with other molecules
External magnetic fields
Gravity acting on the molecules
Electric fields influencing the molecules
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Gas molecules experience changes in velocity primarily due to collisions with each other, as they move freely in straight lines until these interactions occur.
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