If We Double the Root-Mean-Square Speed (Thermal Speed) of the Molecules

question 4

Multiple Choice

If we double the root-mean-square speed (thermal speed) of the molecules of a gas, then

• A) its temperature must increase by a factor of 4.
• B) its temperature must increase by a factor of 2.
• C) its temperature must increase by a factor of .
• D) its pressure must increase by a factor of 2.
• E) its pressure must increase by a factor of 4.

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