The Root-Mean-Square Speed of the Molecules of an Ideal Gas

question 24

Multiple Choice

The root-mean-square speed of the molecules of an ideal gas is v.The gas is now slowly compressed to one-half its original volume with no change in temperature.What is the root-mean-square speed of the molecules now?

• A)4v
• B)2v
• C)v/
• D)v
• E)v/2

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