Eleven molecules have speeds 16, 17, 18, . . . , 26 m/s. Calculate the root-mean-square of this group of molecules

A) 21.2 m/s
B) 21.0 m/s
C) 21.5 m/s
D) 21.7 m/s


Answer: A

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