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X and Y are two equal size containers. X contains a gas A at a temperature `75^@ `C and Y contains a gas B at a temperature `40^@ `C. Each gas behaves as an ideal gas and specific heat at constant pressure for both gases has the same value.
It can be concluded that the

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average translational kinetic energy of a molecule in container X is more than that of a molecule in container Y.

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average translational kinetic energy of a molecule in container Y is more than that of a molecule in container X

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average translational kinetic energy of a molecule in container X could be more or could also be less than that of a molecule in container Y.

D

average translational kinetic energy of a molecule in container X is equal to that of a molecule in container Y.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the information given about the two gases in containers X and Y, and how their temperatures relate to the average translational kinetic energy of the gas molecules. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Temperatures**: - Container X has gas A at a temperature of \(75^\circ C\). - Container Y has gas B at a temperature of \(40^\circ C\). 2. **Convert Temperatures to Kelvin**: - To use the ideal gas laws and kinetic theory, we need to convert the temperatures from Celsius to Kelvin. - The conversion formula is: \[ T(K) = T(°C) + 273 \] - Thus, for gas A: \[ T_A = 75 + 273 = 348 \, K \] - For gas B: \[ T_B = 40 + 273 = 313 \, K \] 3. **Understand the Relationship Between Temperature and Kinetic Energy**: - According to the kinetic theory of gases, the average translational kinetic energy (\(KE\)) of a gas molecule is given by: \[ KE = \frac{3}{2} k T \] - Here, \(k\) is the Boltzmann constant, and \(T\) is the absolute temperature in Kelvin. 4. **Compare the Average Kinetic Energies**: - Since both gases behave as ideal gases and have the same specific heat at constant pressure, we can directly compare their average kinetic energies based on their temperatures. - The average kinetic energy of gas A: \[ KE_A \propto T_A = 348 \, K \] - The average kinetic energy of gas B: \[ KE_B \propto T_B = 313 \, K \] 5. **Conclusion**: - Since \(T_A > T_B\), it follows that: \[ KE_A > KE_B \] - Therefore, the average translational kinetic energy of the molecules in container X (gas A) is greater than that in container Y (gas B). ### Final Answer: The correct conclusion is that the average translational kinetic energy of a molecule in container X (gas A) is greater than that of a molecule in container Y (gas B). ---
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