The kinetic theory assumes that collisions of gas particles are perfectly elastic. What does this statement mean?

that no energy is lost during each collision

that energy is lost during each collision

that after each collision, the particles move faster

that after each collision, the particles move slower

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The kinetic theory assumes that collisions of gas particles are perfectly elastic. What does this statement mean?

that no energy is lost during each collision

that energy is lost during each collision

that after each collision, the particles move faster

that after each collision, the particles move slower

SkyVoltage43 · Answer

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JustSaiyan · Answer

No energy is lost during each collision