Kinetic Energy Of Gas Molecules Explained

Kinetic energy of gas molecules explained

Kinetic energy of gas molecules explained
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Assumptions
Gas molecules are in constant, random motion
Collisions between molecules are perfectly elastic
The volume of the molecules themselves is negligible compared to the volume of the container
Kinetic Energy
Average kinetic energy is proportional to temperature
Kinetic energy is given by 1/2 mv^2
Implications
Pressure is caused by collisions of molecules with the walls of the container
Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules