The basic assumption in the kinetic theory of gases that the collisions of the gaseous molecules are perfectly elastic implies that the?

  • A forces of attraction and repulsion are in equilibrium
  • B gaseous molecules can occupy any available space
  • C gaseous molecules will continue their motion indefinitely
  • D gases can be compressed

The correct answer is C. gaseous molecules will continue their motion indefinitely

An elastic collision is an encounter between two bodies in which the total kinetic energy of the two bodies remains the same.

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