(a)[1]
the average speed.
(b)[2]
the average of the squared speeds.
(c)[1]
the rms speed.
Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Kinetic theory of gases
the average speed.
the average of the squared speeds.
the rms speed.
This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Calculated mean speed: $1.44 \times 10^3\,\text{m s}^{-1}$.” …