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Two balloons of the same volume are filled with helium. The kinetic energy of the helium molecules in Balloon 1 is higher than the kinetic energy of the helium molecules in Balloon 2. What can you conclude about these balloons?A.The temperature is lower in the Balloon 1.B.The temperature is lower in Balloon 2.C.Balloon 1 has more helium in it than balloon 2.D.The balloons have two different kinds of helium.

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To find:

Which of the given statement is true?

Step-by-step explanation:

The kinetic energy of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature.

When the temperature of a gas is more, molecules of the gas vibrate more and thus they will have more kinetic energy.

Thus the balloon with lower kinetic energy has a lesser temperature.

Final answer:

The correct answer is option B.

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