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Assertion : The root mean square and most probable speeds of the molecules in a gas are the same.
Reason : The maxwell distribution for the speed to molecules in a gas is symmetrical.
Which one of the following statement is correct ?

A

Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion .

C

Assertion is true but reason is false

D

Assertion is false and reason is false

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The correct Answer is:
D
The root mean squares speed and probable speed are different from each other.
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