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If mean square of x component of the velocity of molecules is denoted by ω2, then R.M.S velocity of molecules will be

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3ω2
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Solution

The correct option is C 3ω2
Let r.m.s velocity of molecules be vrms
Given:
Mean square of x component of the velocity of molecule, (v2x)=ω2
Assuming the gas to be isotropic,
v2x=v2rms3
v2rms=3v2x=3ω2

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