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Ideal Gas Law & KTG: PV=nRT vs ½mv²—When to Use Which

NEET-focused cheat sheet for gas laws and molecular speeds.

Dr. Alex Mitchell2025-01-2014 min read

Molecular Collision Box

Key relation

v_rms = √(3RT/M)

RMS Speed vs Temperature

Ideal Gas KTG

Ideal Gas KTG is a core physics topic for competitive exams. Study the formulas, practice numericals, and review key concepts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Monatomic vs diatomic γ?

Monatomic ideal gas: γ = 5/3 (f = 3). Diatomic at room temperature: γ ≈ 7/5 (f = 5).