STANDARDPhysics-Kinetic Theory

STANDARD Physics RMS Speed MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

If vₘₛ is the rms speed of molecules in a gas and v is the speed of sound waves in the gas, then the ratio vₘₛ/v is

A

Option 1

B

Option 2

C

Option 3

D

Option 4

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The ratio of rms speed to the speed of sound in an ideal gas can be derived from the kinetic theory of gases and is typically √(3γ/5).

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