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Molecular Speeds & Maxwell Distribution

At what temperature is the r.m.s.r.m.s. velocity of a hydrogen molecule equal to that of an oxygen molecule at 47∘C?47^\circ\text{C}?

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Answer: (d)

  1. Equal vrmsv_{rms} means THMH=TOMO\frac{T_H}{M_H} = \frac{T_O}{M_O}.
  2. TO=47+273=320 KT_O = 47 + 273 = 320\text{ K}
  3. TH=320×232=20 KT_H = 320 \times \frac{2}{32} = 20\text{ K}
  4. So the answer is (d) 20 K.
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