Physics · Kinetic Theory of Gases
Given below are two statements: Statement I: In a diatomic gas, the rotational energy of molecules at a given temperature obeys Maxwell's distribution. Statement II: In a diatomic gas, the average rotational energy at a given temperature equals the average translational kinetic energy for each molecule. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- 1Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
- 2Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
- 3Statement I is true but Statement II is false.✓
- 4Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
Correct answer
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
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