According to the kinetic molecular theory of gases,the root mean square velocity is proportional to .......

  • A
    $T$
  • B
    $T^2$
  • C
    $\sqrt{T}$
  • D
    $1/T$

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Which of the following statement$(s)$ is (are) correct regarding the root mean square speed $(U_{rms})$ and average translational kinetic energy $(\varepsilon_{av})$ of a molecule in a gas at equilibrium?
$(1)$ $U_{rms}$ is doubled when its temperature is increased four times
$(2)$ $\varepsilon_{av}$ at a given temperature does not depend on its molecular mass
$(3)$ $U_{rms}$ is inversely proportional to the square root of its molecular mass
$(4)$ $\varepsilon_{av}$ is doubled when its temperature is increased four times

Case $-1:$ An ideal gas of molecular weight $M$ at temperature $T$.
Case $-2:$ Another ideal gas of molecular weight $2M$ at temperature $T/2$.
Identify the correct statement in the context of the above two cases.

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