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Select the correct alternative

a
RMS speed can be greater than maximum speed of the molecules
b
RMS speed can be lesser than minimum speed of the molecules
c
RMS speed is dependent on temperature
d
At higher RMS speeds, particles tend to move in same direction

detailed solution

Correct option is C

vRMS=3RTM,dependent on absolute temperature, T. Since it is an average, it is greater than least speed, and lesser than greatest speed.

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