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A container contains helium gas at  0  °C. What is the average linear momentum of a helium molecule of mass 6.64×1027  kg in the container?

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8×10–24kg m s–1
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8×10–23kg m s–1
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18×10–23kg m s–1
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18×10–24kg m s–1

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Correct option is A

Average linear momentum is given by  pavg=mvavgBut  vavg=8πRTMpavg=6.64×10–278π×8.314×2734×10−3=8×10–24kg m s–1.


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