The basic assumption in the kinetic theory of gases that the collisions of the gaseous molecules are perfectly elastic implies that the?
forces of attraction and repulsion are in equilibrium
gaseous molecules can occupy any available space
gaseous molecules will continue their motion indefinitely
gases can be compressed
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NOTE: gas has no cohensive force btw its molecoule unlike liquid and solid, as such it can collide with one another without any attraction but can only change direction at the point of collision. This surport the answer c.ok
When gas Molecules collide, they dont stick together, they bounce away from each other and continue their movements independently, hence they are said to be perfectly elastic
this one na English prob. opt a is the definition of the assumption, while C (correct opt) is the implication. Q: implies that....
The correct answer is C: gaseous molecules will continue their motion indefinitely.
Why? Because if the collisions were inelastic (like two pieces of clay hitting each other), the molecules would lose energy every time they bumped into something. Eventually, they would run out of "fuel," stop moving, and settle at the bottom of the container. Since collisions are perfectly elastic, they keep their energy and keep moving forever.
