MHT CET202521 Apr 2025Evening ShiftPhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesActual
The temperature of an ideal gas is increased from 100 K to 400 K. If ' x ' is the R.M.S. velocity of its molecules at 100 K, it becomes
Options
- Ax 4
- B2 x
- C3 x
- D4 x
Correct answer
B. 2 x
Step-by-step solution
The root mean square velocity follows v_ rms = 3RT M , showing v_ rms T . Given v₁ = x at T₁ = 100 K , the velocity at T₂ = 400 K is determined by the ratio v₂ v₁ = T₂ T₁ . Substituting values yields v₂ x = 400 100 = 4 = 2 , so v₂ = 2x . The RMS velocity becomes 2x .