An ideal gas in a closed container is slowly heated. As its temperature increases, which of the following statements are true?
(A) the mean free path of the molecules decreases.
(B) the mean collision time between the molecules decreases.
(C) the mean free path remains unchanged.
(D) the mean collision time remains unchanged
Select the correct option:
A
(C) and (D)
B
(C) and (D)
C
(B) and (C)
D
(A) and (B)
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Solution
Mean free path is independent of temperature and relaxation time decreases as temperature increases.
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