For a given gas at a specific absolute temperature , what is the exact mathematical ratio of its root mean square speed (), average speed (), and most probable speed ()?

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For a given gas at a specific absolute temperature $T$, what is the exact mathematical ratio of its root mean square speed ($U_{rms}$), average speed ($U_{avg}$), and most probable speed ($U_{mp}$)?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. The formulas are , , and . Taking the ratio . Dividing throughout by (1.414) yields exactly .

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