Average Translational Kinetic Energy
KE = (3/2)·k_B·T
What it says
Computes the average translational kinetic energy of a single gas molecule at absolute temperature T.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
KE | Average translational kinetic energy (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
T | Absolute temperature (K) | Θ |
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