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

question 18

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.