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The root mean square speed of molecules of nitrogen gas at 27°C is approximately: (Given mass of a nitrogen molecule =4.6×10-26 kg and take Boltzmann constant kB=1.4×10-23J K-1 )
PhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (11 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 27.4 m s-1
  • B 91 m s-1
  • C 1260 m s-1
  • D 523 m s-1
Solution:
2441 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 523 m s-1

The RMS value of a gas is given by 

vrms=3RTM=3kBTm

Substituting the given values,

vrms=3×1.4×10-23×3004.6×10-26
523 m s-1

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