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A gas has volume `V` and pressure `p`. The total translational kinetic energy of all the molecules of the gas is

A

`(3)/(2)PV` only if the gas is monatomic

B

`(3)/(2)PV` only if the gas is diatomic

C

`gt(3)/(2)PV` if the gas is diatomic

D

`(3)/(2)PV` in all cases

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The correct Answer is:
D
Total translational `K.E.=(3)/(2)nRT=(3)/(2)PV`
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