What Is the Average Translational Kinetic Energy of a Nitrogen

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the average translational kinetic energy of a nitrogen molecule in the air in a room in which the air temperature is 17°C? The Boltzmann constant is 1.38 × 10^-23 J/K.

• A)6.01 × 10^-21 J
• B)4.00 × 10^-21 J
• C)5.00 × 10^-21 J
• D)7.00 × 10^-21 J
• E)9.00 × 10^-21 J

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