A gas sample contains three molecules each having speeds 1 ms-1, 2 ms-1, and 3 ms-1. What is the mean square speed?
Correct answer: A. 14/3 m2/s2
- A. 14/3 m2/s2
- B. 6 m2/s2
- C. 2 m2/s2
- D. √(14/3) m/s
Explanation
To find the mean square speed of the gas sample, we need to calculate the average of the squares of the individual speeds. So,Mean square speed = (1)² + (2)² + (3)² / 3 = 1 + 4 + 9 / 3 = 14 /3Therefore, the mean square speed is 14/3ms-1.
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