Match the List-I with List-II
List-IList-II
A. Triatomic rigid gasI. fracC_PC_V=frac53
B. Diatomic non-rigid gasII. fracC_PC_V=frac75
C. Monoatomic gasIII. fracC_PC_V=frac43
D. Diatomic rigid gasIV. fracC_PC_V=frac97
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula The ratio of specific heats gamma is related to degrees of freedom f by: gamma = fracC_PC_V = 1 + frac2f ### Core Logic Determine the degrees of freedom f for each type of gas: - **Monoatomic gas**: Translational only \implies f = 3 gamma = 1 + frac23 = frac53 quad text(Matches C-I) - **Diatomic rigid gas**: Translational (3) + Rotational (2) \implies f = 5 gamma = 1 + frac25 = frac75 quad text(Matches D-II) ### Step 1: Check Remaining Categories - **Diatomic non-rigid gas**: Translational (3) + Rotational (2) + Vibrational (2) \implies f = 7 gamma = 1 + frac27 = frac97 quad text(Matches B-IV) - **Triatomic rigid gas**: Translational (3) + Rotational (3) \implies f = 6 gamma = 1 + frac26 = 1 + frac13 = frac43 quad text(Matches A-III) This yields the matching order: A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Degrees of freedom and \gamma values. Shortcut: Lower degrees of freedom result in higher \gamma values. Order of degrees of freedom: Monoatomic (3) < Diatomic rigid (5) < Triatomic rigid (6) < Diatomic non-rigid (7). Corresponding \gamma: \frac{5}{3} > \frac{7}{5} > \frac{4}{3} > \frac{9}{7}$. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Kinetic Theory

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Q8 jee_main_2025_04_april_evening Ideal Gas Equation
There are two vessels filled with an ideal gas where volume of one is double the volume of other. The large vessel contains the gas at 8 kPa at 1000 K while the smaller vessel contains the gas at 7 kPa at 500 K. If the vessels are connected to each other by a thin tube allowing the gas to flow and the temperature of both vessels is maintained at 600 K, at steady state the pressure in the vessels will be (in kPa).
  • A. 4.4
  • B. 6
  • C. 24
  • D. 18

Solution

### Related Formula Ideal Gas Law: n = fracPVRT Conservation of moles: n_1 + n_2 = n_f ### Core Logic Let the volume of the smaller vessel be V_1 = V, then the volume of the larger vessel is V_2 = 2V. Initial moles in large vessel: n_2 = frac8 times 2VR times 1000 = frac16V1000R Initial moles in small vessel: n_1 = frac7 times VR times 500 = frac14V1000R Total total initial moles: n_texttotal = n_1 + n_2 = frac30V1000R ### Step 1: Connect Vessels to Dynamic Equilibrium When connected, the total final volume is V_f = V + 2V = 3V. The final temperature is T_f = 600text K. Using mole conservation: frac30V1000R = fracP_f (3V)R times 600 frac301000 = frac3P_f600 implies frac301000 = fracP_f200 P_f = frac30 times 2001000 = 6text kPa
Dual vessel gas flow schema
Dual vessel gas flow schema
### Pattern Recognition Connecting chambers preserves the net mass/moles (sum n_i = textconstant). Keep everything relative to a common volume multiplier V to easily cancel terms. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Kinetic Theory
Q1 jee_main_2025_04_april_morning Mean Free Path and Collision Frequency
The mean free path and the average speed of oxygen molecules at 300mathrm~K and 1mathrm~atm are 3 times 10^-7mathrm~m and 600mathrm~m/s, respectively. Find the frequency of its collisions.
  • A. 2 times 10^10/mathrms
  • B. 9 times 10^5/mathrms
  • C. 2 times 10^9/mathrms
  • D. 5 times 10^8/mathrms

Solution

### Related Formula f = frac1T = fracv_textavglambda where: * f = frequency of collisions * v_textavg = average speed of the molecules * lambda = mean free path ### Core Logic Given parameters: * Average speed, v_textavg = 600mathrm~m/s * Mean free path, lambda = 3 times 10^-7mathrm~m ### Step 1: Calculate Frequency Substitute the values into the formula: f = frac6003 times 10^-7 = 2 times 10^9mathrm~s^-1 Hence, the collision frequency is 2 times 10^9/mathrms. ### Pattern Recognition Collision frequency is simply distance covered per unit time (average velocity) divided by the average distance between consecutive collisions (mean free path). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Kinetic Theory
Q7 jee_main_2025_07_april_evening Kinetic Energy of Gas Molecules
The helium and argon are put in the flask at the same room temperature (300 K). The ratio of average kinetic energies (per molecule) of helium and argon is : (Give: Molar mass of helium = 4 g/mol, Molar mass of argon =40~g/mol) [cite: 74, 75, 76, 77]
  • A. 1:10 [cite: 79]
  • B. 10:1 [cite: 81]
  • C. 1: sqrt10 [cite: 80]
  • D. 1:1 [cite: 82]

Solution

### Related Formula textK.E. = fracf2 k_B T [cite: 688] ### Core Logic The average kinetic energy per molecule depends only on the temperature T and the degrees of freedom f of the gas[cite: 75, 688]. Both Helium (mathrmHe) and Argon (mathrmAr) are monoatomic noble gases, meaning both share the same degrees of freedom (f = 3)[cite: 689]. Since they sit in the same flask at identical room temperature (T = 300\ textK), their translational kinetic energies per molecule are exactly equal [cite: 74, 688]: fractextK.E._mathrmHetextK.E._mathrmAr = frac11 [cite: 688] ### Pattern Recognition Do not get distracted by the molar masses given in the question stem[cite: 76, 77]. Kinetic energy per molecule is purely temperature-dependent for an ideal gas, unlike the root-mean-square velocity (v_textrms) which explicitly includes molecular weight. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Kinetic Theory of Gases
Q4 jee_main_2025_28_jan_evening RMS Velocity
The ratio of vapour densities of two gases at the same temperature is frac425 , then the ratio of r.m.s. velocities will be: [cite: 59-61]
  • A. frac254
  • B. frac25
  • C. frac52
  • D. frac425

Solution

### Related Formula The root-mean-square (r.m.s.) velocity of gas molecules is given by: v_textrms = sqrtfrac3RTM Since molecular weight M is directly proportional to the vapour density (rho), the r.m.s. velocity is inversely proportional to the square root of its vapour density: fracv_textrms1v_textrms2 = sqrtfracrho_2rho_1 ### Core Logic Given the ratio of vapour densities : fracrho_1rho_2 = frac425 Therefore, the ratio of their r.m.s. velocities is: fracv_textrms1v_textrms2 = sqrtfrac254 = frac52 ### Pattern Recognition R.M.S. velocity changes inversely with the square root of mass or density. Whenever a density ratio is given, simply invert the fraction and take the square root to immediately find the velocity ratio. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Kinetic Theory of Gases
Q5 jee_main_2025_28_jan_evening Translational Kinetic Energy
The kinetic energy of translation of the molecules in 50 mathrm~g of mathrmCO_2 gas at 17^circ mathrmC is :
  • A. 3986.3 mathrmJ
  • B. 4102.8 mathrmJ
  • C. 4205.5 mathrm~J
  • D. 3582.7 mathrmJ

Solution

### Related Formula The total translational kinetic energy of a gas sample depends only on the number of moles and absolute temperature, regardless of whether the molecule is monoatomic or polyatomic: K.E._texttranslational = frac32 n R T ### Core Logic Given data: * Mass of mathrmCO_2 gas, m = 50 text g * Molar mass of mathrmCO_2, M = 44 text g/mol * Absolute Temperature, T = 17 + 273.15 = 290.15 text K * Universal gas constant, R approx 8.314 text J/(molcdottextK) Calculate total moles n: n = frac5044 approx 1.1364 text moles Substitute values into the expression : K.E._texttranslational = frac32 times frac5044 times 8.314 times 290.15 K.E._texttranslational = 1.5 times 1.1364 times 8.314 times 290.15 approx 4108.6 text J The closest matching value specified in the test alternatives is 4102.8 mathrmJ. ### Pattern Recognition A common mistake is using frac52nRT or frac72nRT because mathrmCO_2 is a triatomic linear molecule. Remember that **translational** kinetic energy is always frac32nRT for any gas sample, as translation has exactly 3 degrees of freedom regardless of the molecular layout. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Kinetic Theory of Gases

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