A rigid cylinder (15 cm radius, 15 cm height) contains nitrogen gas at standard temperature and pressure. What is the total translational kinetic energy of the gas molecules in the cylinder?

A. 1.6 kJ
B. 0.51 kJ
C. 0.86 kJ
D. 2.7 kJ


D. 2.7 kJ

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