The molecules in a room-temperature glass of water jostle around at

A) various speeds.
B) much the same speed.
C) constant speeds.


Answer: A

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Assume that any other unbalanced forces during the collision are negligible. A) 0.500 m/s B) 0.281 m/s C) 0.375 m/s D) 0.750 m/s E) 0.000 m/s

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