Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
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ISBN: 9780133647495
Author: Paul G. Hewitt
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 23, Problem 1A
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Whether the speed of all molecules or atoms in liquid is same or not.

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Answer to Problem 1A

The speed of all molecules or atoms will be same in liquid if there is no external force acting.

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Introduction: The speed of molecules will depend on the phase of the matter such as solid, liquid & gas.

The speed of the molecules in liquid may be assumed same if there are no external forces. On heating or cooling, the speed of molecules increases or decreases from bottom to top. The bottom molecules have higher velocity as they get heated first. Thus, if the effect of external forces is neglected, the speed is assumed to be same for all molecules in a liquid.

Conclusion:

The speed of all molecules or atoms will be same in liquid.

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Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program

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