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The Earth's atmosphere consists primarily of oxygen (21%) 30 and nitrogen (78%). The rms speed of oxygen molecules (02) in the atmosphere at a certain location is 535 m/s.

(a) What is the temperature of the atmosphere at this location?

(b) Would the rms speed of nitrogen molecules (N2) at this location be higher, equal to, or lower than 535 m/s? Explain.

(c) Determine the rms speed of N2 at his location. 

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Physics: Principles with Applications
7th Edition, 2013
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