Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 19 - The Kinetic Theory of Gases - Problems - Page 579: 35c

Answer

$Yes$

Work Step by Step

From 35(a) and 35(b), we know that $v_{avg}=420\frac{m}{s}$ and $v_{rms}=458\frac{m}{s}$ respectively. Therefore, it is clear that $v_{rms}>v_{avg}$.
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