The Root-Mean-Square Sped of Molecules in a Gas Is

question 94

Multiple Choice

The root-mean-square sped of molecules in a gas is:

• A) the most probable speed
• B) that speed such that half the molecules are moving faster than v_rms and the other half are moving slower
• C) the average speed of the molecules
• D) the square root of the square of the average speed
• E) none of the above

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