Kinetic Theory (Noun)
Meaning
(physics) a theory that gases consist of small particles in random motion.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The kinetic theory of gases is a fundamental concept in physics that explains the behavior of gases at the molecular level.
- According to kinetic theory, the pressure of a gas is caused by the collisions of its molecules with the walls of the container.
- The kinetic theory of gases was developed in the 19th century by scientists such as James Clerk Maxwell and Ludwig Boltzmann.
- Kinetic theory is used to explain many phenomena, including the behavior of gases under different conditions of temperature and pressure.
- The predictions of kinetic theory have been extensively verified through experiments and simulations, and it remains a cornerstone of modern physics.