ExamBro
ExamBro
NEET · Physics · STD 11 - 12 . kinetic theory of gases

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 \((m)= 2.76 \times 10^{-26}\,kg\) Boltzmann's constant \(k_B= 1.38 \times 10^{-23}\,\, JK^{-1}\))

  1. A \(2.508 \times10^4\,K\)
  2. B \(8.360 \times10^4\, K\)
  3. C \(1.254 \times 10^4\, K\)
  4. D \(5.016 \times 10^4\, K\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) \(8.360 \times10^4\, K\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Escape velocity from the Earth's surface is \(v_{\text {escape }}=11200 \mathrm{ms}^{-1}\)