What is the rms speed of a helium atom:

(a) at 5. K?
(b) at -196.° C (the boiling point of N2)?
(c) at 100.° C?


(a) 176. m/s
(b) 692. m/s
(c) 1.52 × 103 m/s

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A. 0.065 mm B. 0.65 mm C. 0.65 cm D. 0.65 m

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The acceleration due to gravity has the same value for all free-falling objects, regardless of their mass or weight

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What resolving power must a diffraction grating have in order to distinguish wavelengths of 686.30 nm and 687.50 nm? (1 nm = 10?9 m)

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