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If the density of nitrogen is 1.25 kg/m3 at a pressure of 105 Pa, find the root mean square velocity of nitrogen molecules.

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If the density of nitrogen is 1.25 kg/m3 at a pressure of 105 Pa, find the root mean square velocity of nitrogen molecules. 

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Solution

Vrms = `sqrt((3"P")/ρ) = sqrt((3 xx 10^5)/(1.25))` = 489.89 m/s 

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[Note - Since density value given in question is of nitrogen, question is modified to obtain RMS velocity of nitrogen molecules.]

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Chapter 3: Kinetic Theory of gases and Radiation - Very Short Answer

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