What is the Formula for Calculating the Temperature of an Ideal Gas?

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The discussion revolves around finding the correct formula to calculate the temperature of an ideal gas. The original poster expressed frustration over not receiving responses to their previous inquiry and mentioned unsuccessful attempts with certain formulas. A suggestion was made to use the equipartition theorem, specifically the equation 3/2 k x T = K, where K represents kinetic energy and k is the Boltzmann constant. This approach proved successful for the poster. The conversation highlights the importance of the equipartition theorem in understanding the temperature of ideal gases.
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I've asked this question before but no one replied. not sure what formula I should use.
already tried lambda (max and med) = C*m*K but neither of them worked.
I need some help with this pretty quick if anyone can, thanks.


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I think you should use the equipartition theorem.

3/2 k x T= K

(Where K is the kinetic energy and k is the Boltzmann constant)
 
That worked.
Thanks for the quick reply!
 

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