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The most probable speed of gas molecules is________.

A

`sqrt((KT)/(m))`

B

`sqrt((3KT)/(m))`

C

`sqrt((2KT)/(m))`

D

`sqrt((5KT)/(m))`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`sqrt((2KT)/(m))`
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