Kinetic Theory — Easy JEE physics MCQ
The ratio of rms speeds of $O_2$ and $H_2$ at the same temperature is:
- A. $1:4$
- B. $4:1$
- C. $1:2$
- D. $2:1$
Solution
$v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$
$\frac{v_{O_2}}{v_{H_2}} = \sqrt{\frac{M_{H_2}}{M_{O_2}}} = \sqrt{\frac{2}{32}} = \frac{1}{4}$
