The Root Mean Square Speed of a Gas Molecule Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

The root mean square speed of a gas molecule is greater than the average speed, because the former gives a greater weight to

• A) lighter molecules.
• B) heavier molecules.
• C) lower speeds.
• D) higher speeds.
• E) more probable speeds.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount that producers are willing to accept for a good or service and the actual amount they receive.

Market Equilibrium

A situation where the quantity demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, resulting in a stable market price.

Deadweight Loss

A reduction in economic effectiveness that happens when a good or service doesn't reach or cannot reach equilibrium.

Price

The monetary value attached to a product or service, determined by the interaction of supply and demand.