Explain how the following changes affect the v_rms of a gas:
(a) increasing pressure
(b) decreasing volume
(c) decreasing temperature

• A. (a) increase; (b) increase; (c) decrease
• B. (a) increase; (b) decrease; (c) no effect
• C. (a) no effect; (b) no effect; (c) decrease
• D. (a) decrease; (b) decrease; (c) decrease

Answer: (C)