The root mean square (rms) velocity of a gas is given by the formula: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The root mean square (rms) velocity of a gas is given by the formula:
A. √(3P/d)
B. √(8RT/πM)
C. Both A and B
D. √(3RT/M)
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The root mean square velocity (urms) of gas molecules can be expressed in multiple equivalent ways. It is √(3RT/M) where R is the gas constant, T is temperature, and M is molar mass. Since P = dRT/M (where d is density), it can also be written as √(3P/d). Both formulas are correct.

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