Question:

If the temperature $T$ of oxygen molecule is raised to $9T$, then its root mean square speed $v$ is increased to

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For gas molecules: - $v \propto \sqrt{T}$ - If temperature becomes $n$ times, speed becomes $\sqrt{n}$ times
Updated On: Apr 30, 2026
  • $3v$
  • $2v$
  • $\sqrt{2}v$
  • $\sqrt{3}v$
  • $\sqrt{\frac{3}{2}}v$
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Root mean square speed: \[ v \propto \sqrt{T} \]

Step 1:
Write proportional relation.
\[ \frac{v_2}{v_1} = \sqrt{\frac{T_2}{T_1}} \]

Step 2:
Substitute given values.
\[ \frac{v_2}{v} = \sqrt{\frac{9T}{T}} = \sqrt{9} \]

Step 3:
Simplify.
\[ v_2 = 3v \]
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