U=3/2NkT
So at absolute zero t=0 then U must also be equal to zero. Which means the molecules which make up the gas must have no kinetic enery, they must be stationary, but surely this isn't possible.
Or does it mean there is no net kinetic energy of molecules, although i thought that was always the case...
It says in the textbook that "it is better to say that a substance had minimum kinetic energy per molecule at absolute zero", can someone explain how this can be true, it seems to me "minimum kinetic energy per molecule" would mean there is internal energy so the substance can't be at absolute zero.
This is my final A level exam so please do not guess or answer if you are unsure, its important i get this right.
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Ah its good to know i was right, I figured the above was exactly why absolute zero was achieveable, but after what the text book said, well it through me off, it is a notoriously appaling textbook, i should have know to trust my instincts, thanks.
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Oh and charles don't give the others thumbs down, they answered my question better than you, I think you misinterpreted what i was asking, which was essentially am I wrong, have i misunderstood something. Thank you anyway.