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According to kinetic theory, the temperature of a gas is determined by the average kinetic energy of its molecules. What would happen if the gas were in a container that was moving with a high velocity?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

X-rays may be correctly regarded as
 
  A) high frequency sound waves.
  B) high frequency radio waves.
  C) both of these
  D) none of these



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Answer to Question 1

The important factor is the kinetic energy of the molecules relative to the container; if the relative energy is low, the temperature is low, if it is high, then the temperature is high.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B





 

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