At room temperature, an oxygen molecule, with mass of 5.31 x 10-26 kg, typically has a kinetic energy of about 6.21 x 10-21 J. How fast is it moving?
To DetermineVelocity of the oxygen molecule.
Answer to Problem 15P
Solution:Velocity of the oxygen molecule is 484 m/s.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass of oxygen molecule,
The kinetic energy of the particle,
Formula Used:
The kinetic energy of a moving particle is given by
m is the mass of the particle
v is the velocity of the particle
Calculations:
Conclusion:Oxygen molecule should move at speed of 484 m/s to have a kinetic energy of about 6.12×10-21 J at room temperature.
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