Question

A cubical container of length L = 1.00 cm on a side has two hydrogen atoms in it. Assume

that the mass of each of these atoms is the same as that of a proton. Suppose these

atoms behave like an ideal gas and collide with each other and the walls of the container

elastically. The gas is at room temperature at T = 298 K.

(a) (3 pt) Find the average speed of each hydrogen atom.

(b) (3 pt) Find the total internal energy of the gas in the cubical container in Joules.

(c) (4 pt) Suppose atom A is moving faster than atom B and then at a later time atom B

is moving faster than atom A. Explain how this situation is possible.

Answer 1