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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