According to the kinetic theory, the thermal conductivity of a monatomic gas is proportional to___________________?

Correct answer: B. T0.5

  • A. T
  • B. T0.5
  • C. T1.5
  • D. T2

Explanation

Kinetic theory gives gas molecules an average speed proportional to the square root of absolute temperature. With other collision properties treated as constant, thermal conductivity therefore varies as T^0.5, not T or T^1.5.

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