Physics
Molecular RMS speed
Molecular RMS speed describes the distance traveled per unit of time.
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vᵣₘₛ = √(3RT/M)
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What it means
Molecular RMS speed describes the distance traveled per unit of time.
How it works and where it is used
Use this calculation for estimating gas-molecule speeds and energy, pressure, and rarefied-gas behavior.