Physics

Physics

Problem

Container X holds helium gas at 300 K300\,\text{K}, and Container Y holds xenon gas at 600 K600\,\text{K}. Both containers are at the same pressure. Which statement is most accurate regarding the average kinetic energy of a single particle in each container? a) Particles in Y have twice the average kinetic energy of particles in X. b) Particles in X have greater average kinetic energy because helium atoms are lighter and therefore move faster. c) Particles in X and Y have the same average kinetic energy because their pressures are identical. d) Particles in Y have four times the average kinetic energy of particles in X because kinetic energy is proportional to T2T^2.

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