The Root-Mean-Square Speed (Thermal Speed)for a Certain Gas at 100°C

question 13

Multiple Choice

The root-mean-square speed (thermal speed) for a certain gas at 100°C is 0.500 km/s.If the temperature of the gas is now increased to 200°C,the root-mean-square (thermal) speed will be closest to

• A) 563 m/s.
• B) 634 m/s.
• C) 707 m/s.
• D) 804 m/s.
• E) 1000 m/s.

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