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Consider the following statements for air molecules in an air tight container.
(I) the average speed of molecules is larger than root mean square speed
(II) mean free path of molecules is larger than the mean distance between molecules
(III) mean free path of molecules increases with temperature
(IV) the rms speed of nitrogen molecule is smaller than oxygen molecule The true statements are :
PhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesJEE Main
Options:
  • A only II
  • B II \& III
  • C II \& IV
  • D I, II \& IV
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2190 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: only II
For ideal gas mean free path of molecules is larger than mean distance between molecules

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