NEETPhysics-Thermodynamics

NEET Physics Kinetic Theory of Gases MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

A sample of gas is at 0°C. To what temperature it must be raised in order to double the r.m.s. speed of the molecule

A

270°C

B

819°C

C

1090°C

D

100°C

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The r.m.s. speed is proportional to the square root of temperature. Doubling the speed requires quadrupling the temperature in Kelvin.

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