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What happens to the kinetic energy of molecules at 0 K?

1. It becomes zero.
2. It increases.
3. It remains constant.
4. It decreases.

Correct answer: It becomes zero.

Solution

At 0 K (absolute zero), molecular motion ceases, and hence the kinetic energy of the molecules becomes zero as per the kinetic theory of gases.

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