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Answer in brief: What will happen to the mean square speed of the molecules of a gas if the temperature of the gas increases?

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What will happen to the mean square speed of the molecules of a gas if the temperature of the gas increases?

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If the temperature of a gas increases, the mean square speed of the molecules of the gas will increase in the same proportion.

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Chapter 3: Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation - Exercises [Page 73]

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Balbharati Physics [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3 Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation
Exercises | Q 2.1 | Page 73

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