According to the kinetic theory of gases, the pressure exerted by the gas is directly proportional to the ………. Of the molecules.

Options

A. root mean square speed
B. mean square speed
C. mean speed
D. most probable speed

Answer

B

Explanation

Kinetic gas equation is
`pV = (1)/(3) mnc^(2)`
where `c^(2)` is the mean square speed while `c` is the root mean square speed.