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Most probable speed, `c_(mp)`, average speed, `c_(av)` and root mean square speed `c_(rms)` of gas molecules are related as

A

`sqrt(3):sqrt(2):sqrt(8/pi)`

B

`2:sqrt(3):sqrt(pi/8)`

C

`sqrt(2):sqrt(3):sqrt(8/pi)`

D

`sqrt(2):sqrt(8/pi):sqrt(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`V_(mp):V_(av):V_(rms)=sqrt(2):sqrt(8)/(pi):sqrt(3)`
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