Is the Average Kinetic Energy the Same as the Kinetic Energy?

Thread starter God's Pen
Start date Nov 25, 2009

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The discussion centers on the relationship between average kinetic energy and kinetic energy in the context of ideal gases. It highlights that for an ideal gas, the average kinetic energy is expressed as 3/2 k T, where k is Boltzmann's constant. The user seeks clarification on whether average kinetic energy is equivalent to kinetic energy. The connection to the ideal gas law, PV=RT, is also mentioned in relation to deriving the equation from kinetic energy principles. Understanding this relationship is crucial for grasping gas behavior in thermodynamics.

Nov 25, 2009

God's Pen

Hello

from p= \frac{1}{3} nmv^{2} find the noble Gaz equation PV=RT for one mole of gaz.
thanks.

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Nov 25, 2009

CompuChip

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It might help you to know that for an ideal gas, the average kinetic energy is 3/2 k T, where k is Boltzmann's constant.

Nov 25, 2009

God's Pen

the AVERAGE kinetic energy is it the same as the Kinetic energy ?
thanks.

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