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The kinetic theory of gases presumes the...

The kinetic theory of gases presumes the collisions between the molecules to be perfectly elastic because

A

occur in a zig - zag path

B

occur in a straight line

C

change velocity and energy

D

result in settling down of molecules.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Particles of a gas collide in a straight line in all possible directions.
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