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Pressure of an ideal gas is increased by keeping temperature constant.What is its effect on kinetic energy of molecules?

A

Increase

B

decrease

C

No change

D

Cannot be determined

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The correct Answer is:
C
As kinetic energy depends on temperature, so there will be no change.
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