The Absolute Temperature of a Gas Is T $\sqrt { 2 }$

question 61

Multiple Choice

The absolute temperature of a gas is T. In order to double the rms speed of its molecules, what should be the new absolute temperature?

• A) 4T
• B) 2T
• C) T \(\sqrt { 2 }\)
• D) 8T
• E) 16T

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