Ask Question
30 July, 02:27

What is the average kinetic energy in joules of hydrogen atoms on the 5500ºc surface of the sun?

+5
Answers (1)
  1. 30 July, 02:35
    0
    The kinetic energy is related to the temperature of the system using this formula:

    E = (3/2) kT

    where

    k is the Boltzmann's constant (1.38*10⁻²³ J/K)

    The temperature in K is:

    T = 5500 + 273 = 5773 K

    E = (3/2) (1.38*10⁻²³ J/K) (5773 K)

    E = 1.195*10⁻¹⁹ J
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Get an answer to your question ✅ “What is the average kinetic energy in joules of hydrogen atoms on the 5500ºc surface of the sun? ...” in 📙 Physics if there is no answer or all answers are wrong, use a search bar and try to find the answer among similar questions.
Search for Other Answers