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The lowest possible temperature in outer space is 2.7 K,which is associated with the microwave background radiation left over from the formation of the universe. What is the rms speed of hydrogen molecules at this temperature? (The molar mass is given in Table 20-1.)

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To find the root mean square (rms) speed of hydrogen molecules at a temperature of 2.7 K, we can use the formula derived from the kinetic theory of gases: \[ V_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}} \] Where: - \( V_{rms} \) = root mean square speed ...
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