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Chapter 12 · Part 2

Kinetic Theory of Gases

Gas molecules, the ideal gas law, temperature & mean free path.

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Learning objectives

  • 1Explain assumptions of Kinetic Theory
  • 2Explain the Ideal Gas Equation
  • 3Explain pressure of a Gas
  • 4Explain temperature and Molecular Speed
  • 5Explain degrees of Freedom and Equipartition
  • 6Explain mean Free Path

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Introduction
Assumptions of Kinetic Theory
The Ideal Gas Equation
Pressure of a Gas
Temperature and Molecular Speed
Degrees of Freedom and Equipartition
Mean Free Path
Summary
Quiz
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Key terms

mean free pathideal gas equationpressureideal gasTemperatureEquipartitionperfectly elasticDegrees of freedomlaw of equipartitionrandom elastic motionrandom, constant motion

Connected chapters

Mechanical Properties of Fluidsshares: pressureThermal Properties of Mattershares: Temperature
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