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A hypothetical gas sample has its molecular speed distribution graph as shown in the figure. The speed (u) and `(dN)/(du)` have appropriate units. Find the root mean square speed of the molecules. Do not worry about units.

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`mu_(rms)=sqrt((8)/(3))`
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