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The temperature of
Answer to Problem 28SP
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The escape speed from the Earth’s gravitational field is
The molecular mass of
The molecular mass of
Formula used:
Write the expression of mass of gas molecule:
Here,
Write the expression of root mean square speed of gas molecule:
Here,
Explanation:
Recall the expression of mass of gas molecule:
For
Recall the expression of root mean square speed of
Here,
For
Solve for
Recall the expression of mass of gas molecule:
For
Recall the expression of root mean square speed of
Here,
For
Solve for
Conclusion:
Hence, the temperature of
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