What is the average translational kinetic energy of a gas molecule?

  • A
    $ \frac{1}{2} k_B T $
  • B
    $ \frac{3}{2} k_B T $
  • C
    $ \frac{3}{2} RT $
  • D
    $ \frac{1}{2} RT $

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