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What is the estimated average thermal energy of a helium atom at the temperature of 10 million kelvin (the typical core temperature in the case of a star)?

Options

  1. A2.07 × 10 ⁻²⁰ J
  2. B2.07 × 10 ⁻¹⁶ J
  3. C2.455 × 10 ⁻²² J
  4. D2.455 × 10 ⁻²⁰ J

Correct answer

B. 2.07 × 10 ⁻¹⁶ J

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) 2.07 × 10 ⁻¹⁶ J

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