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Mean molecular kinetic energy

15. Thermodynamics

Mean molecular kinetic energy

In 15. Thermodynamics

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\langle K\rangle=\frac32k_BT

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The mean translational kinetic energy of a molecule is proportional to the absolute temperature.

Conditions

monatomic ideal gas.

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