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If the rms speed of oxygen molecules at 0°C is 160 m/s, find the rms speed of hydrogen molecules at 0°C.

  1. 640 m/s
  2. 40 m/s
  3. 80 m/s
  4. 332 m/s

Correct answer: 640 m/s

Solution

At equal temperature v_rms scales as 1/sqrt(M). With M(O2)=32 and M(H2)=2, v_H = v_O*sqrt(32/2) = 160*4 = 640 m/s.

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