Explain elastic or inelastic makes no difference

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In applying the kinetic molecular theory to gases, we have assumed that the walls of the container are elastic for molecular collisions. Actually, whether these collisions are elastic or inelastic makes no difference as long as the walls are at the same temperature as the gas. Explain.

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