MHT CET Physics question

Physics Kinetic Theory of Gases MHT CET

Which of the following statements about kinetic theory of gases is wrong?

(A)The molecules of a gas are in continuous random motion
(B)The molecules continuously undergo inelastic collisionsCorrect
(C)The molecules do not interact with each other except during collisions
(D)The collisions amongst the molecules are of short duration

Answer: (B)

Solution

Collisions in kinetic theory are perfectly elastic, so (b) is wrong;

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