Question:

At what temperature will the rms speed of oxygen molecules become just sufficient for escaping from the Earth's atmosphere ?
(Given : Mass of oxygen molecule (m) = 2.76×10-26 kg
Boltzmann's constant kB = 1.38×10-23 J K-1)

Updated On: Apr 21, 2025
  • 2.508×104 K
  • 5.016×104 K
  • 8.360×104 K
  • 1.254×104 K
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The Correct Option is C

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The correct option is (C): 8.360×104 K
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