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Published on: September 12, 2026
What will be the average value of energy for a monoatomic gas in thermal equilibrium at temperature T?
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B
C
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
As per Equi-partition law :
Each degree of freedom contributes
Average Energy
In monoatomic gas D.O.F. =3
Average energy 
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