The root mean square speed of molecules of a gas is equal to (where, m = mass of the molecule K = Boltzmann‟s constant, T = absolute temperature) ?

Correct answer: B. √(3KT/m)

  • A. √(2KT/m)
  • B. √(3KT/m)
  • C. √(6KT/m)
  • D. 3KT/m

Explanation

From the kinetic theory of gases, the mean square speed is related by u² = 3KT/m. Taking the square root gives u = √(3KT/m), not the most-probable speed formula √(2KT/m).

Written and checked by , MS Computer ScienceLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? support@testustad.com

Practise Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

598 free Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics MCQs from Chemical Engineering, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Chemical Engineering questions like this

Chemical Engineering is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.

More Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics questions