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Mean kinetic energy per degree of freedom for gas molecule is

A

`3/2kT`

B

`kT`

C

`1/2kT`

D

`3/2RT`

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C
Law of equipartition of energy, kinetic energy per degree of freedom `=1/2kT.` (for gas)
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