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

A

increase

B

no change

C

decrease till `4^(@)C` and then increase.

D

can't be determined

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The correct Answer is:
b
K.E. of an ideal gas depends only on the temperature. Hence, it remains the same.
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