Physics
Average molecular kinetic energy
Average molecular kinetic energy measures a system's capacity to perform work or cause change.
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Ē = 3kT / 2
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What it means
Average molecular kinetic energy measures a system's capacity to perform work or cause change.
How it works and where it is used
Use this calculation for estimating gas-molecule speeds and energy, pressure, and rarefied-gas behavior.