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Physics21. Kinetic Theory of Ideal GasesSpeed Distribution of Ideal Gases

Multiple Choice

The escape velocity from the Earth is approximately 11.2 km/s. If the mass of helium atoms is 6.64 × 10^-27 kg, at what temperature would the average speed of helium atoms be equal to the escape velocity?

A

2361 K

B

2.11 K

C

4.5 × 10^-42 K

D

3.9 × 10^-20 K

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