Which of the Following Is an Assumption That Is Made

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an assumption that is made in the kinetic theory of gases?

• A)Molecules are not described by Newton's laws.
• B)Molecules make up only a small fraction of the volume occupied by a gas.
• C)Molecules collide inelastically.
• D)The total number of molecules is actually very small.
• E)There are forces acting on the molecules at all times.

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