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The velocities of ten particles in `ms^(-1)` are `0,2,3,4,4,4,5,5,6,9`. Calculate
(i)average speed and
(ii)rms speed
(iii) most probable speed.

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The correct Answer is:
(i) `4.2 ms^(-1)` , (ii) `4.77 ms^(-1)`
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